This CDC Resource offers Community Preventive Services Task Force recommendations and evidence ratings on regulation of alcohol outlet density, taxes, dram shop liability, sales, electronic screening, and minor sales.

Chronic pain is common, multidimensional, and individualized, and treatment can be challenging for healthcare providers as well as patients. In response to the critical need for consistent and current opioid prescribing guidelines, the CDC released the Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

This CDC document consists of evidence-based strategies to reduce overdose including naloxone distribution and medication-assisted therapy. It aims to assist community leaders, local and regional organizers, non-profit groups, law enforcement, public health, and members of the public in understanding and navigating effective strategies.

This guide includes various approaches and considerations in measuring alcohol outlet density and the pros/cons of each strategy.