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.
Opioid Related Resources
Resources for Everyone
National Suicide Hotline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Drug Abuse Hotline:
https://drugabuse.com/opiates/hotlines/
National Drug Helpline:
http://drughelpline.org/opiate-hotline/
Narcotics Anonymous:
Patient Opioid Quick Facts:
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Opioid Resource Tool:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/files/OpioidRiskTool.pdf
Smart Recovery:
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Celebrate Recovery:
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Info on the Opioid Crisis:
https://www.addictioncenter.com/opiates/opioid-epidemic/
Nar-Anon, for Families of Addicted Loved Ones
Guide for Children of Addicted Parents:
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/guide-for-children
Family Support Resources:
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Family_to_Family_Resource_Guide.pdf
Substance Abuse Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults:
Various Addiction Resources:
SAMSHA Helpline:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Opiate Withdrawal Information:
https://drugabuse.com/opiates/withdrawal/
Pregnancy and Opioid Pain Medications CDC Fact Sheet:
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/pregnancy_opioid_pain_factsheet-a.pdf
Resources for Professionals
Self Care Awareness:
Opioid Training Courses:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/cmece-activities
Patient Opioid Quick Facts:
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Opioid Training Courses:
http://atforum.com/addiction-resources/online-continuing-education-training-modules/
Opioid Prescribing Course:
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/training-resources/opioid-courses
Opioid Resource Tool:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/files/OpioidRiskTool.pdf
Pain Management Training:
https://www.miccsi.org/foundations-of-pain-management-training-certificates/
Ethics and Pain Management:
Boundaries and Social Workers:
Boundaries and Addiction Professionals:
https://www.naadac.org/personal-professional-boundaries-webinar
Vicarious Trauma and Addiction Professionals:
National Suicide Hotline:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Drug Abuse Hotline:
https://drugabuse.com/opiates/hotlines/
Pregnancy and Opioid Pain Medications CDC Fact Sheet:
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/pregnancy_opioid_pain_factsheet-a.pdf