Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs

Purpose

Funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the purpose of this grant is to address the priority issue of prescription drug misuse. This is the second generation of the Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs (SPF Rx) grant funding received through the Bureau of Substance Abuse. In Iowa, this five year grant focuses on preventing the misuse of prescription drugs for ages 12-25 through utilization of the Strategic Prevention Framework.  More information will be provided soon.

Resources

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain 

SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit 

Strategic Prevention Framework Overview 

Contact

Janet Nelson at 515-214-7950