Opioid Risks and Overdose

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What are Opioids?

Opioids are a type of medication that include some prescription pain relievers, illegal drugs of abuse (e.g., heroin), and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.1

References
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  6. Patient Guide for Naloxone Nasal Spray.

Resources

  • Disposal of Unused Medicines: What you should Know.
  • Medication Disposal.
  • SAMHSA Opioid Prevention Toolkit.
  • Prescribed to Prevent. Available from: http://prescribetoprevent.org/video/.