Study outlines challenges for people with opioid use disorder


The number of overdose deaths involving opioids in Vermont, by opioid category. Drug categories presented are not mutually exclusive, and deaths may have involved more than one substance. Source: CDC WONDER, 2020.

WINDHAM COUNTY - On Monday, stakeholders attended a virtual presentation about reported findings following a study into opioid use harm reduction. The study involved interviews with people who use opioids and people who are in recovery for opioid use in Franklin, Rutland, and Windham counties. Monday’s presentation was specific to Windham County.


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