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NAEMSP: EMS role in opioid use disorder

The Role of Emergency Medical Services in Addressing Opioid Use Disorder—A Position Statement and Resource Document of NAEMSP
Prehospital Emergency Care · Added 20 May 2026

NAEMSP position statement outlining EMS roles in opioid use disorder treatment, including harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment initiation, and referral pathways.

Study type

Guideline / statement

Design

Position statement and resource document (NAEMSP)

Participants

Not reported

Main finding

Recommends scope of practice allowing prehospital buprenorphine, low-barrier MOUD protocols, naloxone distribution/harm reduction, alternate destinations, and anti-stigma education

Caveat

US-focused statement, not Australian policy

Bottom line

Context only

Learning goal

Understand how paramedics can support harm reduction and opioid use disorder care within Australian practice.

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• Topic: Toxicology
• Daily scan: 20 May 2026

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