Substance Use Facts & Figures

"Save a Life" Saturday Series

  1. 1 Opioids are powerful and potentially addictive substances like fentanyl, heroin, morphine, oxycontin
  2. 2 Overdose occurs when someone takes more of a drug than their body can handle
  3. 3 An explanation of tolerance, dependence and withdrawal
  4. 4 A list of risk factors that increase the chances of an opioid overdose
  5. 5 OORMs are life-saving medications that reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
  6. 6 A list of locations with free Naloxone (Narcan) in Tazewell County
  7. 7 Is any Naloxone (Narcan) better than none at all? Yes! In the event of an OD, give any available
  8. 8 OORMs are useful in reversing specifically opioid overdoses
  9. 9 Unconsciousness or can't wake up. Slow or shallow breathing. Fingernails/lips turning blue
  10. 10 1. Check for a response. 2 Give an OORM 3. Call 911 4. Wait for EMS
  11. 11 Learn the dos and don'ts of responding to an opioid overdose
  12. 12 How to ensure proper usage of prescription opioids
  13. 13 What is accepted and not accepted at prescription drug drop boxes in Tazewell County.
  14. 14 A list of locations of Prescription Drug Drop Boxes in Tazewell County