This practical toolkit highlights the role of faith-based and community leaders in responding to the opioid crisis in the United States. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it recognizes that community and faith organizations are often among the first to support individuals and families affected by addiction.

The toolkit encourages local action through prevention, recovery support, and community engagement, while emphasizing compassion, hope, and partnership. It also reflects growing recognition that addressing opioid use disorder requires collaboration between...

This study reviews evidence on the role of faith and spirituality in preventing substance use and supporting recovery. It highlights that many addiction treatment programs in the United States include a spiritual component, particularly through 12-step models that emphasize support from a Higher Power.

The research finds that faith-based recovery programs and congregation-led support groups provide significant social and economic value, contributing substantial savings through volunteer-led recovery support services. Most studies reviewed also suggest that faith is generally associated with...