American Heart Association

Bystander CPR by American Heart Association

In this podcast meant for all audiences, we answer:
• Why is it so important to address the opioid crisis now?
• Opioids have been around since the 1700s, but how did this become a crisis situation?
• How do opioids work and why are they so addictive?
• What are the resources available (from the federal government and others) to treat substance use concerns?
• How has COVID-19 impacted opioid addiction in the U.S.?
• What are some things people can do now if they are struggling with addiction, or know someone else who is?

In this podcast geared towards healthcare professionals, we answer:
• Why is the opioid epidemic so important right now?
• How has the NIH and other federal and state entities changed their approach to the opioid epidemic over the course of the last 1.5 years?
• How has opioid use changed throughout the years?
• What are the research areas that still need to be addressed?
• What are some practical ways healthcare professionals can change their prescribing patterns and how they work with patients with opioid use dependence or disorder?

Drowning by American Heart Association

This podcast discusses the process for the AHA Guideline development and the resulting new science updates for the 2020 Systems of Care Guidelines.