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The Facts about Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. Learn more about fentanyl in this fact sheet from the CDC. Source: CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of…
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Fentanyl Conversation Starters
Facts and conversation starters to help protect your kids Fueled by fentanyl, the number of overdose deaths in Oregon has soared since 2019. Many fake pills are made to look just like prescription medications. These fake pills are increasingly common, and fentanyl, an opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin, may be mixed into…
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Teen Medicine Abuse Fact Sheet
Read this fact sheet for information about teen prescription and over-the-counter medicine abuse. Recent trends indicate teems are increasingly turning to prescription or over-the counter medicines. Teens report getting many of these medicines from home medicine cabinets and mistakenly believe that abusing them is “safer” than other drugs. Source: The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
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Prescription Drug and Over-the-Counter Medication Safe Storage
Prescription medication is secured from the time it leaves the manufacturer until the time it’s dispensed at a pharmacy. At that point it becomes our responsibility to safely store medication at home. Safe Storage Steps More Storage Tips Learn more at TakeMedsSeriously.org
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Prescription Drug Safe Use
You can help combat the dangers of prescription drug abuse by using your prescription drugs only as directed. Source: TakeMedsSeiouslyOregon.org Safe use guidelines and tips Additional Safety Tips Learn more at TakeMedsSeriouslyOregon.org
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Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse
Learn more about how to talk to your kids about prescription drug abuse in this resource from SAMHSA. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)