Cocaine Action Kit
Resources to Help Providers Treat Patients Who Use Cocaine
- In 2018, more New Yorkers died from drug overdose than homicide, suicides and motor vehicle crashes combined.
- From 2014 to 2018, the rate of overdose deaths involving cocaine more than doubled from 4.7 to 10.7 per 100,000 New Yorkers.
- In 2018, 52% of overdose deaths involved cocaine.
Health care providers can play a central role in reversing the epidemic of drug overdose deaths. The Health Department is conducting a public health detailing campaign, consisting of one-to-one educational outreach visits with providers on the risks associated with cocaine use. During visits, Cocaine Action Kits are distributed that contain useful provider and patient resources. You can also access them electronically below. Use this kit to help reduce drug use, prevent relapse and decrease the risk of overdose among your patients.
Cocaine Action Kit (2020)
Provider Resources
- Provider Letter (PDF)
- CDC MMWR: Cocaine
- Epi Data Brief: Overdose (PDF)
- Cocaine Fact Sheet for Providers: Overview, Risks, Harm Reduction Strategies and Treatment (PDF)
- Talking about Substance Use with Patients: Language Guide for Providers (PDF)
- Prescribing Naloxone to Your Patients (PDF)
- How to Order More Sheet (PDF)
Patient Resources
- Tips for Safer Use of Cocaine and Crack Pamphlet(PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 - Getting Naloxone in Pharmacies Flyer (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 - What is Naloxone (PDF)
- Cocaine and Crack Facts Poster (PDF)
Other Languages: Español | Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 - Cocaine and Crack Facts Easel with Tear-Off Fact Sheet (PDF)
Other Languages: Русский | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 - Stop OD NYC Flyer (PDF)
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