Center for Opioid Awareness

Hi everyone! We have taken our time to create a fun informative video regarding Opioid use, Opioid overdose, and Naloxone. Hope everyone enjoys it!!😃💉💊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpfF2BG7XhM&feature=youtu.be

HPS 178 Opioid Awareness Project Opioid Overdose Awareness and Naloxone use.

“Prevention not perfection”

Know the signs and save a life!
here are just a couple signs to recognize and hep intervene in cases of overdoses. For further information, you can also visit:

https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-basics/recognizing-opioid-overdose/

Help save a life by learning about the subject..

DID YOU KNOW:

In Arizona,
21.1% of individuals with suspected opioid overdoses in prior month receiving prescription opioids from 10 or more prescribers in past year.

Over 2,500 people died from overdose last year.

Over 16, 000 people overdose from opioid use in Arizona and over 200,000 in the US. Over 31,000 Naloxone doses are dispensed.

Stay safe and spread the awareness! 🤓🌱

Arizona has seen a Sharp rise in opioid use and accidental overdose death learn more through this survey

https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07m4dlomLQd6AKx

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2018/08/15/blue-cross-blue-shield-arizona-opioid-crisis-prevention-overdose-treatment/994681002/

Just this past August, AZ Central News, presents the news of more action being taken and organizations fighting together to win the battle against opioids. Watch this News video to find out more on the recent update.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona commits $10 million to combat opioid epidemic Insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is committing $10 million to an initiative called Mobilize AZ, to help fight opioid misuse.

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