Youth Leading Change

08/29/2022

Are you a first responder in Washington state? Visit http://stopoverdose.org/section/first-responders/ to learn what you should do in an overdose situation.

¿Es usted una persona que administra primeros auxilios? Visite http://stopoverdose.org/section/first-responders/ para aprender sobre qué debería hacer ante un caso de sobredosis.

Law Enforcement Law enforcement are front-line overdose responders. In this section: Law enforcement naloxone programs Implementing a program Fentanyl resources Other law enforcement approaches Law enforcement naloxone in WA State In an effort to reduce overdose deaths, many law enforcement agencies...

08/26/2022

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose deaths involving prescription opioids were fives times higher in 2016 than in 1999. Visit www.GetTheFactsRx.com to learn how you can help stop the opioid epidemic.

Según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el número de muertes por sobredosis relacionadas con opioides recetados fue cinco veces mayor en 2016 que en 1999. Visite www.GetTheFactsRx.com para aprender cómo puede ayudar a detener la epidemia de opioides

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGNOpioids are now one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in Washington State. More people die from overdose than from car crashes. The Starts with One campaign is designed to inform and educate young adults, their parents, and older adults about the dangers of prescriptio...

08/24/2022

Did you know older adults are at a higher risk for medication misuse than the general population? This has to do with factors like elevated rates of pain, sleep disorders, and anxiety. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/specific-populations for more information.

¿Sabía que los adultos mayores están expuestos a un mayor riesgo de incurrir en un mal uso de medicamentos que el resto de la población general? Esto se debe a factores como niveles elevados de dolor, trastornos del sueño y ansiedad. Visite https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/specific-populations para obtener más información.

SAMHSA’s programs and campaigns offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation.

08/23/2022

The reality of opioid abuse is that it not only impacts individuals, but their families too. Read stories about real families here: https://drugfree.org/article/real-stories/

La realidad del abuso de opioides es que no solo afecta a las personas que cometen el abuso, sino a sus familias también. Lea historias sobre familias reales aquí: https://drugfree.org/article/real-stories/

Where Families Find Answers

08/22/2022

For pain that will likely be gone in a week or two, it is always best to start with non-opioid pain treatments. Talk with your health care provider about other options that may work just as well with fewer risks

Para el dolor que probablemente desaparezca en una semana o dos, siempre es mejor comenzar con tratamientos para el dolor que no usen opioides. Hable con su proveedor de cuidado de la salud sobre otras opciones que puedan funcionarle igual de bien pero que impliquen menos riesgos.

08/08/2022

Looking for opioid awareness resources? Visit https://getthefactsrx.com/resources for materials and toolkits you can download and share.

08/02/2022

An opioid overdose takes place when levels of opioids are too high in a person's system, causing them to lose consciousness and stop breathing.

Watch this informational video to learn how you can save someone's life.

Watch a training video It only takes a few minutes to learn how to save a life. Watch these short videos to learn: what causes an opioid overdose how to recognize an opioid overdose what to do in case of overdose how to give naloxone WA State Overdose Prevention and Response Training from stopoverdo...

08/01/2022

Statistics show older adults are more likely to take prescribed medications for longer periods of time. Make sure you're using them safely. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/specific-populations for more information.

SAMHSA’s programs and campaigns offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation.

07/27/2022

Statistics show older adults are more likely to take prescribed medications for longer periods of time. Make sure you're using them safely. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/specific-populations for more information.

Las estadísticas muestran que los adultos mayores tienen más probabilidades de tomar medicamentos recetados durante periodos de tiempo más largos. Asegúrese de estar usándolos de forma segura. Visite https://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse/specific-populations para obtener más información.

SAMHSA’s programs and campaigns offer information, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality and delivery of behavioral health services across the nation.

07/22/2022

Are you or a loved one suffering from an addiction to opioids? Programs are available across Washington State to help you on your path to recovery. You are not alone. www.warecoveryhelpline.org

Washington Recovery Help Line is a 24-hour help line for substance use, problem gambling, and mental health challenges. Find support and resources here.

07/08/2022

Here is how to find resources near you in WA

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please talk with a medical provider about overdose and naloxone if you are interested and willing to take action during an opioid overdose.