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Opioid prevention

What are Opioids?

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and prescription pain medication such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others.

For More Information Please Go To:  www.isavefl.com

Opioid Prevention & Misuse

While many prescription pain medications contain opioids, misuse can lead to opioid use disorder or event an overdose. Opioid misuse can affect anyone, recognizing the signs and symptoms of misuse can save a life. Signs of Misuse can include:

  • Regularly taking an opioid in a way not intended by the doctor who prescribed it, including taking more than prescribed or taking the drug for the way it makes a person feel.
  • Taking opioids when not in pain.
  • Mood changes, Changes in sleep patterns.
  • Borrowing medication from others.
  • Seeking the same prescription from multiple doctors.
  • Poor decision-making, including putting themselves in danger,

Safe Use and Safe Storage Practices

Ask for Alternatives

Ask for Alternatives

Ask for Alternatives

There are many treatment options available to treat pain and other ailments that do not require opioids. For example, over the counter pain relievers, physical therapy, acupuncture, injections or nerve blocks and surgery can also be used to treat pain and chronic illness.

Safely store prescription medicines, such as opioids, in a locked or secure cabinet out of reach of

Safe Storage

Ask for Alternatives

Ask for Alternatives

Safely store prescription medicines, such as opioids, in a locked or secure cabinet out of reach of children and pets.

Safe Disposal

Ask for Alternatives

Safe Disposal

The best and most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your prescription medicine is through a drug take-back program. 

AN ANTIDOTE THAT CAN REVERSE OR STOP OPIOID OVERDOSES

Narcan/Naloxone Benefits

If someone you see is overdosing please call 9-1-1 immediately.  Naloxone rescue kits are available without prescription and should be a part of your home’s first aid kit.  Narcan is at local pharmacies without a prescription and may require a copay.

Go to:  www.narcan.com for more info.

NARCAN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

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FREE NALOXONE AVAILABLE AT THESE Monroe County LOCATIONS

GUIDANCE CARE CENTER - Lower keys

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Key West - Lower Keys
1205 Fourth St.,
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 434-7660 Phone
Walk-in 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

www.guidancecarecenter.org

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Marathon - Middle Keys
3000 41st St., Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 434-7660 Phone
Walk-in 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

www.guidancecarecenter.org

Guidance Care Center - Upper Keys

Guidance Care Center - Middle keys

Guidance Care Center - Upper Keys

Key Largo - Upper Keys
99198 Overseas Hwy., Ste 5
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 434-7660 Phone
Walk-in 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

www.guidancecarecenter.org

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Myth v Fact

Naloxone At Pharmacies

Recognize An Overdose

Naloxone facts.

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Recognize An Overdose

Naloxone At Pharmacies

Recognize An Overdose

Recognize the warning signs of an opioid overdose.

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Good Samaritan Law

Naloxone At Pharmacies

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Naloxone At Pharmacies

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Find Treatment

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

Find your local managing entity.

https://thrivingmind.org/

Medication Assisted Treatment

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders and prevent opioid overdose.

https://isavefl.com/find-treatment.shtml

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Miami/Monroe Managing Entities

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Find options using SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.

https://www.samhsa.gov

Steps to Accessing Care

Steps to Accessing Care

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Local substance use disorder treatment locator. Includes tips on finding quality treatment.

https://isavefl.com/accessing-care.shtml

Signs of Quality Care

Steps to Accessing Care

Signs of Quality Care

Local substance use disorder treatment locator. Includes tips on finding quality treatment.

https://isavefl.com/quality-care.shtml

Proper Disposal of Medications

Safely dispose of your leftover or expired opioids by using a medication drop box. These community collection sites are free and can be found at law enforcement agencies and participating pharmacies across the state.

Drug-Drop Off Locator

Local Monroe County Sheriff's Drug Drop-off

Monroe County-wide, citizens may bring no-longer-needed prescription drugs and other medications in for disposal.
For more information go to: https://www.keysso.net/drugDrop

Naloxone Brochure

ENGLISH Narcan Distribution Brochure (pdf)Download
SPANISH Narcan Distribution Brochure (pdf)Download

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