Governors are at the forefront of the fight against substance use disorder—a major public health and safety crisis affecting communities across the country. As chief executives of their states, governors are positioned to bring together state agencies and other stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive action plans that combine public health and safety solutions. Though states are making progress in these efforts, turning the tide on will require a coordinated response across all levels of government. Governors are working closely with their federal partners to support a robust national response that complements ongoing state efforts and reflects the magnitude of the crisis.
NGA Resources

Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections and Community Settings
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Associations Release Roadmap on Strategies for Countering Opioid Misuse in Correctional Settings
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Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections and Community Settings
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Supporting State Behavioral Health Systems During COVID-19 Response and Recovery
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Expanding Access To Non-Opioid Management Of Chronic Pain
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Opioid and COVID-19 Related Resources
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State Strategies to Improve the Use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs to Address Opioid and other Substance Use Disorders
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State Strategies to Support Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services through the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Governor’s Guide to Public Health Preparedness
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