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Published: 2023-01-31

Drug Guide

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Published: 2017-02-16

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, which is obtained from opium poppy plants — otherwise known as an opioid.

Published: 2017-02-16

Opioids

Opioids are powerful drugs with a high risk for dependency. Taken in high doses, and/or with other substances can result in respiratory distress and death.

Published: 2017-02-16

Opium

Opium is a narcotic made from the white liquid in the poppy plant. It shares many of the same characteristics and risks as other opioids like heroin.

Published: 2017-02-16

Fentanyl

Fentanyl and similar compounds like carfentanil are powerful synthetic opioids 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine

Published: 2018-04-23

Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids eBook

A Comprehensive Resource for Families with a Teen or Young Adult Struggling with Opioid Use

Published: 2021-05-13

Heroína, Fentanilo y Otros Opioides

Un recurso para las familias con un adolescente o un joven adulto que enfrenta el uso de opioides

Published: 2021-10-30

Fentanilo, Heroina y otros Opioides

Los opioides son una clase de drogas que incluyen la heroína, los analgésico de venta con receta y opioides sintéticos como el fentanilo, una sustancia que es 100 veces más potente que la morfina y que es mezclada con frecuencia en la heroína, la cocaína, la metanfetamina y las píldoras falsificadas.

Published: 2022-05-05

Fentanyl poisoning & counterfeit pills

According to the CDC, deaths from fentanyl poisoning are fastest growing among 14- to 23-year-olds. The presence of fentanyl both in counterfeit pills and in illicit street drugs poses a grave threat to the safety of teens and adults alike.

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Published: 2019-07-24

Substances Laced with Fentanyl

Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.

Published: 2017-11-03

How to Respond to Overdose with Naloxone

Download this quick reference guide on how using naloxone (Narcan) to prevent opioid overdose and save a life.

Published: 2022-05-06

Fentanyl Test Strips

Published: 2019-03-07

When Opioid Pain Relievers Are Prescribed For Your Child: What You Should Know

The overprescribing of prescription pain relievers has been a major cause of the opioid epidemic. Know what to ask when your child is prescribed opioids.

Published: 2020-05-06

Naloxone: Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone (also known by the brand name Narcan).

Published: 2018-03-13

Does Having Naloxone in My House Enable My Child to Use Opioids?

Some parents might think having life-saving naloxone (Narcan) on hand might encourage their child to continue to use heroin or other opioids. But there's no evidence that that's the case.

Published: 2017-11-03

Como Responder Con Naloxona Antes una Sobredosis

En el caso de los opioides, que incluyen heroína y Vicodin y OxyContin, la naloxona puede revertir una sobredosis.

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Published: 2018-07-18

Alternatives to Opioids

If your child is in recovery or you're worried about them using opioids, there are many alternatives that can help alleviate their pain.

Published: 2021-05-13

El Embarazo y Los Opioides

Lo que las familias necesitan saber sobre el abuso de los opioides y el tratamiento durante el embarazo

Published: 2022-05-06

Counterfeit pills

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Published: 2023-09-15

Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help treat opioid use disorder by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings and helping to prevent relapse. As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, it is considered the gold standard of care.

Published: 2017-02-28

Medication-Assisted Treatment eBook

Learn more about medication-assisted treatment — what it is, how it's used, and how you can best support your child through treatment.

Published: 2018-07-25

Refusing Prescription Opioids in Recovery

When your child is in recovery, they may need a medical or dental procedure where the standard pain treatment is opioids. Here's how to deal with it.

Published: 2022-06-08

RxAware

Published: 2023-08-11

EndOD Toolkit Putnam County, NY

Published: 2023-08-11

EndOD Toolkit Madison County, NY

Published: 2023-08-11

EndOD Toolkit Tioga County, NY

Published: 2023-08-11

EndOD Toolkit Chemung County, NY

Published: 2022-11-08

Partnership to End Addiction and Paramount launch new documentary – “Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America” – now streaming on Pluto TV

Published: 2021-03-26

Inform Patients About Opioid Risks

Patients and their families, who are often unaware, should be advised of the risks and alternatives when opioid medications are prescribed.

Published: 2017-10-18

What Happens When Someone Goes Through Opioid Withdrawal?

One of the reasons that opioids like Vicodin are so addictive are the painful withdrawal symptoms that come from stopping use. Here's what's going on.

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