Education & Resources for Patients, Families, Caregivers, and Educators
Everyone has a
responsibility to help reduce the abuse of prescription drugs by following
prescription directions, practicing safe storage and disposal of their
medications, and understanding more about opioids and the inherent risks of
these medications. It is always important to ask your health provider or
pharmacist if you have any questions about your medication. Never share your prescription
medication or keep unused medication. Addiction
is a preventable disease. Talk with your health care provider if you are concerned
about the risks of addiction or if you or someone you know may need treatment.
Learn CPR and carry naloxone if
you know someone who may be at risk for overdose, it can save a life.
What
everyone should know
About Opioids
About the
Opioid Epidemic
About Pain Management
About Physical
Dependence, Tolerance and Addiction
Preventing
Opioid Use Disorder
Questions to Ask
When You Receive an Opioid Prescription
Prevention: Talking
with Your Kids About the Dangers Opioids
Teenage Prevention
of Prescription Drug Misuse
Safe Storage and
Disposal
Getting
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Working with your
doctor
Evidence Based
Treatment – Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Where to Find Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in
Massachusetts
Harm
Reduction
Overdose
Prevention Naloxone Information and Resources
Needle Exchange Programs
Patient Resources
Pain
Addiction
Support Groups
