Overdose Prevention
ASTHO staff conducted extensive legal and legislative research on policies intended to prevent and reduce overdose across all 50 states, five territories, and Washington, D.C. Using the legal mapping tool MonQcle, ASTHO staff visualized this research in a series of policy maps focused on harm reduction, overdose surveillance data, and peer support specialists. Each map is accompanied by a report providing greater context of the policy landscape shaped by the laws or legislation included in the associated map, highlighting different aspects of the collected data.
Policy is ever evolving in response to the needs of our society. These maps provide a snapshot of that changing policy landscape. Data collected on these maps is based on what was in statute or where legislation was depending on the maps through date, ranging from January 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. When available, recent changes in the statutes prior to publication were included within the policy brief.
Harm Reduction
Explore jurisdictional laws related to harm reduction policies like supporting community distribution of naloxone, legalization of fentanyl test strips, and authorizing overdose prevention centers as of July 1, 2023.
Overdose Prevention Center
Explore jurisdictional legislation authorizing overdose prevention centers (OPCs), which are places where people who use drugs can consume pre-obtained substances under medical supervision as of January 1, 2023.
Peer Support Specialist Credentialing
Explore jurisdictional laws and regulations that support access to peer support specialists in substance use-related care and whether jurisdictions recognize or create a peer support specialist credential in statute or regulation as of July 1, 2023.
Overdose Surveillance
Explore jurisdictional laws and regulations on overdose surveillance policies, such as overdose fatality review committees and the role of prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) requirements and penalties, within the jurisdiction as of January 1, 2023.
Linkage to Care Policies for Incarcerated People with SUD
Explore linkage to care policies for incarcerated people with SUD across states, including SUD screening upon entry, treatment referrals, linkage post-release, and naloxone access.
This project and publication were supported by the cooperative agreement number, CDC-RFA-OT18-1802, OT18-1802 National Partners Cooperative Agreement, Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.