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The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
The crisis refers to the rapid increase in prescription opioid pain pills in the United States, This increase has led to skyrocketing rates of heroin use. This increase has also led to a significant increase in addiction and health related complications.
Community Awareness and Patient Education Resources Below:
Increase Community Awareness of and Patient Education on the Dangers of Opioids
Community awareness and patient education campaigns should be strategic. These preventive measures can provide and enhance knowledge of the dangers of opioids by implementing universal, selective, and indicated community campaigns and patient education (SAMSHA, 2018).
Universal - campaigns and education for the general public
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Selective - targets specific individuals or a population sub-group
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Indicated - targets specific high risk individuals for opioid dependence
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Scroll down for examples of the campaigns
Did you Know?
Long-term chronic opioid pain treatment is associated with various risks such as:
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Tolerance, dependence, and/or addiction
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Unnecessary invasive procedures and tests
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Adverse health consequences
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Impaired judgment and cognitive function
These campaigns can take the form of:
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Posters (at school, medical offices, shops)
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Pubic service announcements (radio, TV)
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Social marketing (via social media)
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Education by professionals
Developed by Kimberly Floyd-Waibogha LCSW-C, 2019
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