Alcohol or Drug Treatment

In an overdose, opioids can slow breathing to the point of death. To save lives, the Health Department gives out a medication called naloxone (brand name Narcan®) that can reverse an overdose.

Information on opioid prescribing and medication for opioid use disorder.

Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other drugs.

Selected, evidence-based measures reflect current priorities based on current and emerging issues related to substance use in Vermont.

Health campaigns related to alcohol and other drug use. Resources for grantees and partners.

Find a Syringe Services Program Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) are effective community-based interventions that can prevent infectious diseases, link clients to treatment for substance use disorders, and can reduce overdose deaths among people who inject drugs. They do not increase...

Certification and operational requirement rule for Health Department approved and preferred providers.

On this page you will see some of the important information the Health Department has to share. The page was professionally translated and reviewed by local community members. Today this page is offered in Spanish , Arabic and Nepali...

Addressing opioid overdose takes a comprehensive and holistic approach Opioids – such as prescription painkillers and heroin – are powerful drugs that are highly addictive. Opioids slow breathing and heartbeat, and act on the brain to relieve pain. They can...

Vermont Department of Health Key Messages - Arabic View in English الرسائل الرئيسية لوزارة الصحة في فيرمونت سترى في هذه الصفحة بعض المعلومات المهمة التي يتعين على وزارة الصحة مشاركتها. وقد تمت ترجمة الصفحة ترجمة احترافية، وراجعها أعضاء المجتمع المحلي...