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Symptoms of Overdose…
Don’t keep
unused
prescription
drugs in your
home. Visit:
takeback
yourmeds.org
75%
…of ALL
Rx drug
overdoses
are
from
opioids3
Prescription (Rx) opioids are medications
that relieve pain and they have a high
potential for developing a substance use
disorder when misused. More people die
from Rx opioid overdoses than from any
other drug1. Wrongful possession of Rx
opioids is illegal and can result in a felony,
jail time, and fines3. If you or someone
you know is misusing Rx opioids, seek
treatment or other support services.
1.800.662.HELP (4357)
For every 1
Rx opioid
death there
are…
10
PERSONAL CHANGE PLAN
to reduce or stop using Rx Opioids:
1.
Treatment Admissions
32
130
People who Abuse
825
Nonmedical Users 4
Emergency Room visits
2.
3.
HEALTH RISKS FOR PRESCRIPTION OPIOID MISUSE
Misusing prescription opioids can seriously impact your health. Talk with a health
care provider about all Rx drugs you take and any health risks or side effects.
Need help? Call:
Teen Link:
866.833.6546
Washington Recovery
Help Line: 1.866.789.1511
Alcohol & Drug Help Line
206.722.3700
ANY LOCAL RESOURCES???
For more information on how your
use may be affecting you visit:
www.drugscreening.org.
Speak with your physician or a
Behavioral Health Specialist if you
have any concerns about your use
or are interested in a referral to
treatment services. [Insert
Clinic Name] [Insert clinic
number]
[Clinic Logo Here]
SOURCES: NIDA Info Facts (www.drugabuse.gov) 1  University of WA: ADAI (adai.washington.edu)  WA State Legislature (apps.leg.wa.gov) 3
 CDC (www.cdc.gov)4