WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPIOIDS PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES FENTANYL HEROIN GETTING HELP If you believe you or a family member may be struggling with addiction, talk to your healthcare provider or call the confidential 24/7 Access Line at: 1-844-385-9200 LEARN MORE: www.VenturaCountyResponds.org ©2019 Ventura County Behavioral Health What Are Opioids? PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES Opioids are powerful psychoactive chemicals that have the ability to effectively relieve serious pain by binding with key receptors in the brain. They may be prescribed to help relieve and control severe or chronic pain. If used too much, dependency and addiction may occur and the danger of overdose increases. Because prescription opioids can create a sense of euphoria, some people misuse them to get high. Common opioids include: hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone), tramadol and codeine (cough medicine). FENTANYL Fentanyl was developed as a strong prescription painkiller for patients with severe, long-term pain. It is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent and extremely dangerous to misuse. Improper exposure to even a small amount of fentanyl may cause overdose or death. HEROIN Heroin is a dangerous and illegal street opioid. People sometimes try it as a replacement for legal pain medication but it has no medical use. It is highly addictive and often deadly. 1 IN 3 PEOPLE SAY THEY KNOW SOMEONE ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS 5 DAYS OF OPIOID USE MAY LEAD TO DEPENDENCE What You Can Do WATCH OUT FOR PRESCRIPTION MISUSE • Experimenting or sharing • Ignoring label directions • Taking meds to get high LOOK FOR WARNING SIGNS • Changes in appearance • Loss of interest or motivation • Unexplained pills or paraphernalia DON’T MAKE IT EASY • Track and secure all medicines • Drop off unused or expired medications • Find disposal locations at: www.VenturaCountyResponds.org • Report suspicious activity privately to [email protected] 1 IN 10 1 1 th GRADERS HAVE USED Rx MEDS TO GET HIGH Talk about risks with family and friends.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW ABOUT
OPIOIDS
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINESFENTANYL
HEROIN
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GETTING HELPIf you believe you or a family member may be struggling with addiction, talk to your healthcare provider or call the confidential 24/7 Access Line at:1-844-385-9200
LEARN MORE:www.VenturaCountyResponds.org
©2019 Ventura County Behavioral Health
What Are Opioids?PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
Opioids are powerful psychoactive chemicals that have the ability to effectively relieve serious pain by binding with key receptors in the brain. They may be prescribed to help relieve and control severe or chronic pain. If used too much, dependency and addiction may occur and the danger of overdose increases.
Because prescription opioids can create a sense of euphoria, some people misuse them to get high.
Common opioids include: hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone), tramadol and codeine (cough medicine).
FENTANYLFentanyl was developed as a strong prescription painkiller for patients with severe, long-term pain. It is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent and extremely dangerous to misuse. Improper exposure to even a small amount of fentanyl may cause overdose or death.
HEROINHeroin is a dangerous and illegal street opioid. People sometimes try it as a replacement for legal pain medication but it has no medical use. It is highly addictive and often deadly.
1 IN 3 PEOPLE SAY THEY KNOW SOMEONE
ADDICTEDTO OPIOIDS
5DAYS
OF OPIOID USE MAY LEAD TODEPENDENCE
What You Can Do WATCH OUT FOR PRESCRIPTION MISUSE
• Experimenting or sharing• Ignoring label directions• Taking meds to get high
LOOK FOR WARNING SIGNS • Changes in appearance• Loss of interest or motivation• Unexplained pills or paraphernalia
DON’T MAKE IT EASY• Track and secure all medicines• Drop off unused or expired medications• Find disposal locations at: www.VenturaCountyResponds.org • Report suspicious activity privately to [email protected]
1 IN 1011th GRADERS
HAVE USED Rx MEDS TO
GET HIGH
Talk about risks with family and friends.
LO QUE DEBE SABER SOBRE LOS
OPIOIDES
MEDICAMENTOS POR RECETAFENTANILOHEROÍNA
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CONSIGA AYUDA Si cree que usted o un miembro de su familia pueda estar batallando con la adicción, hable con su proveedor médico o llame confidencialmente a la Línea de Acceso 24/7:1-844-385-9200
APRENDA MÁS:www.VenturaCountyResponds.org/es
©2019 Ventura County Behavioral Health
¿Qué son los opioides? MEDICAMENTOS POR RECETA
Los opioides son químicos psicoactivos potentes que pueden eficazmente aliviar el dolor intenso al unirse a receptores claves del cerebro. Si se usan según lo recetado, los opioides ayudan a aliviar y controlar el dolor severo o crónico. Si se usan demasiado, se puede desarrollar dependencia y adicción – y el riesgo de una sobredosis es mayor.
Debido a que los opioides recetados pueden crear una sensación de euforia, algunas personas los usan indebidamente para drogarse.
Los opioides más comunes incluyen: hidrocodona (Vicodin), oxicodona (OxyContin, Roxicodone), tramadol y codeína (medicamento para la tos).
FENTANILO El fentanilo se desarrolló como un fuerte analgésico por receta para pacientes con dolor severo y a largo plazo. Es similar a la morfina, pero de 50 a 100 veces más potente y es extremadamente peligroso si se usa indebidamente. Consumirlo o tocarlo de forma inapropiada, aunque sea muy poco, puede causar sobredosis o muerte.
HEROÍNALa heroína es un opioide peligroso e ilegal de la calle. La gente a veces la prueba como sustituto de los medicamentos legales para el dolor, pero no tiene uso médico. Es altamente adictiva y suele ser fatal.
ESTÉ AL TANTO DEL USO INDEBIDO DE MEDICAMENTOS RECETADOS
• Probando o compartiendo• Ignorando las instrucciones
de la etiqueta • Usando medicamentos
para drogarse
RECONOZCA LAS SEÑALES DE ADVERTENCIA • Cambios en la apariencia física • Pérdida de interés o motivación • Pastillas inexplicables o parafernalia
para drogas
EVITE EL ACCESO FÁCIL
• Monitoree y asegure todos los medicamentos
• Venga a dejar medicamentos vencidos o sin usar
• Encuentre los contenedores de eliminación en el sitio web: www.VenturaCountyResponds.org/es
• Reporte confidencialmente actividades sospechosas al correo electrónico: [email protected]
Hable sobre los riesgos con su familia y sus amigos
Lo que usted puede hacer
1 DE 3 PERSONAS CONOCE A ALGUIEN
ADICTO A LOS OPIOIDES
5 DÍASDE USAR OPIOIDES
PUEDEN CAUSARDEPENDENCIA
1 DE 10ESTUDIANTESDE 11° GRADOSE DROGÓ CON
MEDICAMENTOSRECETADOS
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