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This Father’s Day, I Invite Dads to Help Fight the Heroin Epidemic

All of us — men and women alike, who contend with family members, especially children, suffering from substance use disorder, are haunted by loss.

Inform Patients About Opioid Risks

Patients and their families, who are often unaware, should be advised of the risks and alternatives when opioid medications are prescribed.

Opioid Litigation Petition Confirmation

Teens Who Misuse Prescription Opioids More Likely to Report Suicidal Behavior

A new study finds about one-third of high school students who said they were currently misusing prescription opioids reported attempting suicide.

COVID-19: Accessing Critical Medications for Your Loved One

If your child or loved one is using medication to treat opioid addiction, you may need to consider how COVID-19 will impact their access.

Substances Laced with Fentanyl

Many substances are laced with other substances, like fentanyl. Learn tips for how you can help protect your child from accidental overdose.

When Opioid Pain Relievers Are Prescribed For Your Child: What You Should Know

The overprescribing of prescription pain relievers has been a major cause of the opioid epidemic. Know what to ask when your child is prescribed opioids.

Does My Child Need Opioids to Cope with Severe and Acute Pain?

If your child has acute pain, opioids may lead to addiction. But parents can ask a doctor about mitigating the risk while still dealing with the pain.

Alternatives to Opioids

If your child is in recovery or you're worried about them using opioids, there are many alternatives that can help alleviate their pain.

How to Help a Woman Who is Using Opioids and Becomes Pregnant

If there is a woman in your life who is pregnant and addicted to opioids, it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Your Comprehensive Guide to the Opioid Epidemic — and What You Can Do About It

Learn about how the opioid epidemic started, how you can keep your community safe, and how to help a loved one who is struggling -- download your eBook now.

Does Having Naloxone in My House Enable My Child to Use Opioids?

Some parents might think having life-saving naloxone (Narcan) on hand might encourage their child to continue to use heroin or other opioids. But there's no evidence that that's the case.

IV Drug Use & Opioid Addiction

Watch this video series to help you understand the relationship between (and risks of) opioid addiction and IV drug use, and how to best to help your child.

Our Action Plan in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic

We’ve been on the front lines of this issue for decades. But we can’t do it alone. Your voice can make a difference. Together, we can solve this crisis

What Happens When Someone Goes Through Opioid Withdrawal?

One of the reasons that opioids like Vicodin are so addictive are the painful withdrawal symptoms that come from stopping use. Here's what's going on.

Is My Son Really in Recovery if He’s Taking Suboxone?

There are many paths to recovery from addiction to heroin or painkillers, including taking medicine like Suboxone.

Why Can’t My Child Just Stop Using Heroin?

Many parents ask why their kid can't just stop. But as more studies are confirming, drugs are actually creating changes in his or her brain. Learn why.

How Can I Prevent My Child from Overdosing?

You should encourage your loved one to seek treatment for their drug use. But there are things to do to help prevent an overdose in the meantime.

Relapse

Opioids (prescription painkillers and heroin) pose a high risk of overdose, for both those in active use and in recovery.

What Is Vivitrol? Answers for Parents

One way to treat opioid addiction is Naltrexone (Vivitrol), a type of medication-assisted treatment, an injection given by a medical provider once a month.

Heroin + Other Opioids in Arizona

Protecting Children from Fentanyl

Deaths from overdoses reached a staggering 100,300 in the 12-month period ending in April 2021. This represents nearly a 30% increase compared to the previous time period; largely driven by fentanyl. If your son or daughter has an opioid addiction, here are five things to know to keep your child safe.

Medicine Abuse: What’s Happening & Why

Used as directed, medicines improve our lives. When misused or abused, the consequences can be devastating. Learn more about this epidemic.

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