WHO IS AT RISK?
Opioid Use Disorder cuts across all socioeconomic groups, religions, ethnicities, ages and races. By reducing stigma (negative stereotypes) and misconceptions, we can save lives! Opioid Use Disorder is a disease, not a choice, and the brains of those suffering from Use Disorder are not operating rationally.
WHAT ARE OPIOIDS?
There are legitimate medical uses for opioids. Opioids, sometimes referred to as opiates, are
prescription pain medications that can be addictive. Common opioids include:
Codeine (Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4)
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin)
Oxymorphone (Opana)
Tramadol (Ultram)
WHO IS AT RISK?
Opioid Use Disorder cuts across all socioeconomic groups, religions, ethnicities, ages and races. By reducing stigma (negative stereotypes) and misconceptions, we can save lives! Opioid Use Disorder is a disease, not a choice, and the brains of those suffering from Use Disorder are not operating rationally.
WHAT ARE OPIOIDS?
There are legitimate medical uses for opioids. Opioids, sometimes referred to as opiates, are
prescription pain medications that can be addictive. Common opioids include:
Codeine (Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4)
Fentanyl
Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin)
Oxymorphone (Opana)
Tramadol (Ultram)
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS
OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER?
WHAT TO DO FOR AN OPIOID OVERDOSE
- Call 911
- Check for consciousness, breathing and pulse
- Administer rescue breathing
- Administer Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan)
- Put in recovery position
* Please Note: Once Naloxone has been administered, the individual may wake and become
agitated!
Additionally, the individual is not “cured” upon waking. They still need medical attention.
PREVENTING OPIOID MISUSE – WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Know the facts, don’t buy into the myths.
- Address problems early—denial helps no one.
- Talk to your health care provider about effective pain management. Opioids can have a useful role, but they also can be overused or misused. That’s when trouble can occur.
- Be your own advocate! Educate yourself to alternative pain management techniques and ask your doctor what options you have other than opioids.
- Safely store pain medications in a locked box.
- Do not take medications prescribed to other people.
- Get rid of unused medications at local drop-boxes-do not flush!
- Get trained in Narcan! Contact the Health Department to get trained in administering Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan). You could save someone’s life!
- If someone you know is suffering from Opioid Use Disorder, be patient! Just like dieting or quitting
smoking, it may take someone multiple attempts to stop using opioids. Recovery is a process! There will be ups-and-downs as well as relapses.
REMEMBER
Substance abuse disorder is NOT a moral failing or a criminal offense. Substance abuse disorder is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.
REMEMBER
Substance abuse disorder is NOT a moral failing or a criminal offense. Substance abuse disorder is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.
TREATMENT RESOURCES
RECOVERY HELPLINE
The Recovery Helpline can connect you with treatment 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Licensed social workers and counselors answer the phone and can schedule you an appointment at an area treatment agency, assist you in finding a detox facility or provide information on mental health and addiction treatment options.
Call 419.255.3125
2-1-1
This confidential service though United Way helps connect you with all kinds of resources in Lucas, Erie, Hancock, Ottawa and Wood counties. Call 24/7 and a Navigation Specialist will help you find resources in your community. You can also search the resource database at this link.
YOUR LIFE MATTERS
WHEN YOU ARE READY, THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE:
Needle exchange, HIV testing, Hepatitis C testing, Naloxone training and kits.
Call 419.213.2655
One Call for Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Call 419.255.3125
Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential support 24/7.
Text 4hope to 741741