The services, tools, and response systems designed to address acute substance-related crises and urgent public health situations. These may include overdose response interventions, emergency medical care, crisis hotlines, withdrawal management services, and rapid alert systems for contaminated or high-risk drug supplies. Emergency resources help reduce immediate harms, stabilise individuals in crisis, and connect people to appropriate care and support. They are an essential component of a comprehensive response to substance use disorders, complementing prevention, treatment, recovery support, and public health systems.
