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One of the outcomes of the opioid epidemic is an increased rate of intravenous (IV) drug use — meaning directly injecting opioids or other substances into a vein. It’s a practice that layers risk on top of risk. Yet unfortunately, simply knowing the risks isn’t an effective deterrent, nor a bridge to addiction treatment.
As the parent or caretaker of someone struggling with opioid use (including heroin, fentanyl and most prescription pain relievers) it’s important to recognize how and why IV drug use may become a factor. This series of four videos (approx. 12 minutes in total) will help you better understand the relationship between opioid addiction and IV drug use, the additional risks created by IV use, how to spot early warning signs and, most importantly, become better equipped to help your loved one.
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Fentanyl poisoning & counterfeit pills
According to the CDC, deaths from fentanyl poisoning are fastest growing among 14- to 23-year-olds. The presence of fentanyl both in counterfeit pills and in illicit street drugs poses a grave threat to the safety of teens and adults alike.
Naloxone: Overdose Reversal Drug
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help treat opioid use disorder by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings and helping to prevent relapse. As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, it is considered the gold standard of care.
Parenting Toward Recovery
Learn how to better understand your child’s reasons for substance use, improve communication and begin turning the page on their substance use.
Fentanyl poisoning & counterfeit pills
According to the CDC, deaths from fentanyl poisoning are fastest growing among 14- to 23-year-olds. The presence of fentanyl both in counterfeit pills and in illicit street drugs poses a grave threat to the safety of teens and adults alike.
Naloxone: Overdose Reversal Drug
In the event of an opioid overdose (including heroin and prescribed pain medications), naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help treat opioid use disorder by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings and helping to prevent relapse. As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, it is considered the gold standard of care.
Parenting Toward Recovery
Learn how to better understand your child’s reasons for substance use, improve communication and begin turning the page on their substance use.