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Alcohol and Drug Use

New York City is facing a drug overdose crisis. Every three hours, someone dies of an overdose in NYC. Substances like fentanyl and xylazine make the drug supply unpredictable and increase the risk of overdose and other harms of drug use. People who use drugs have long faced barriers to receiving the medical and social supports they need because of the stigma and criminalization of drug use.

The Health Department works to reduce the harms of problem alcohol and other drug use and connect all New Yorkers to the services they need. Our resources can help you learn about the health impacts of drug use, how to reduce harm and the services and supports available in NYC.

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Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder: Information for Patients and Families (PDF)

Myths and Facts About Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder (PDF)

What Is Xylazine? (PDF)

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Overdose Safety Planning Poster

Cannabis in NYC: Essentials (PDF)

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Drug Tolerance and Risk of Overdose (PDF)

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COVID-19: Guidance for People Who Use Drugs (PDF)

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Responding to an Overdose During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)

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Alcohol Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)

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Guidance on Safe Storage of Medications and Substances for Recreational Use During COVID-19 (PDF)

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Additional Resources

How To Reduce the Risks of Alcohol and Drug Use (PDF)

Stimulants Harm Reduction Booklet (PDF)

Fentanyl Fact Sheet (PDF)

HealingNYC: Preventing Overdoses, Saving Lives (PDF)

Syringe Resources

Safer Syringe Reuse Practices (PDF)

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Syringe Litter: Know the Risks and Prevent Injury (PDF)

Syringe Litter Safety for Kids (PDF)

Publications about Alcohol and other Drugs

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