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Objective
The objective of the present review was to describe program structure and evaluated outcomes of community-based post-overdose interventions.
Findings/Key points
Most interventions used a multidisciplinary outreach team and referenced first responder data to contact individuals who recently experienced an overdose at their residence. Services offered often included referral to substance use treatment, recovery coaches, and social services. Method of outreach, evaluation measures, and outcomes varied. From the available literature, facilitators of program engagement included communication, information sharing, and leadership buy-in among multidisciplinary partners.
Design/methods
Scoping review included 5 articles