# CDC

- **Website:** <https://crisisnextdoor.gov>
- **Primary alias:** `crisisnextdoor.gov`

## Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a key U.S. government agency dedicated to preventing drug overdoses and minimizing substance use-related harms. As a leader in public health, the CDC prioritizes overdose prevention to combat the increasing prevalence of substance misuse and its widespread impact on families and communities. 

The CDC offers a variety of resources aimed at healthcare providers, public health professionals, and the general public. These include clinical practice guidelines for managing pain and opioid use disorders, educational toolkits, and training programs focused on opioid prescribing and overdose prevention strategies. The agency also emphasizes the importance of health equity, striving to address disparities in health outcomes across different communities.

With initiatives like the Overdose Data to Action program and the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) program, the CDC provides critical information, support, and data resources to inform effective interventions and promote safer practices in substance use management.

## Industries

- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Public Health and Safety _(under Health)_
- ⚖️ Law and Government
- ⚖️ Government _(under Law and Government)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/cdc)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/CDCgov)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/CDCgov)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/CDC)

## Logos & icons

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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Allports | #0073a9 | accent |
| Heavy Metal | #1c1e1d | dark |
| Picton Blue | #4db7df | light |

## Imagery

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