In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, about 3.7% of ED visits were related to a substance use disorder diagnosis.

Based on our 2023 survey, about 50% of the EDs are distributing naloxone to discharged patients, meaning more work is needed! We are working with several stakeholders to ensure that all EDs and other facilities (including labor, delivery, and medicine units) can dispense this life-saving medication.

The Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health are key collaborators.

COCHAIR

Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, FAAEM, FACEP, FASAM