Overdose prevention is a research area focused on reducing the number of drug overdose deaths by implementing strategies to prevent overdoses from occurring. This can include interventions such as education on the risks of drug use, access to naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal medication), safe injecting facilities, and treatment programs for substance use disorders. Overdose prevention research seeks to understand the factors contributing to overdoses and develop effective interventions to save lives and promote community health and safety.