The overdose crisis has killed more than one million people since 1999. It doesn’t have to be this way. Our political leaders have stood in the way of one proven public health intervention to prevent overdose deaths: overdose prevention centers (OPCs).
Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs) are evidence based public health interventions where trained personnel monitor participants for signs of overdose and intervene to prevent or reverse overdoses. In addition to overdose prevention services, OPCs provide a welcoming space that helps bring drug use indoors and connect people to long-term, life-sustaining resources. OPCs have existed for nearly 40 years. Today, nearly 200 OPCs operate around the world. Two sanctioned OPCs currently operate in the United States, and a third is expected to open in December of 2024.
Decades of research on OPCs have demonstrated numerous benefits. This resource outlines the current status and path forward to clear the way for more of these life-saving centers in the U.S..
Read our fact sheet: Clearing the Legal Path for Overdose Prevention Centers in the United States
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