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Curb the Crisis
Learn the best defenses against opioid misuse and overdose, and how you can help reverse an overdose with naloxone.
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Virginia RULES
Learn about the health risks of using opioids and the penalties for violating laws governing its use.
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One Pill Can Kill
Parents and caregivers play a vital role in educating family members to make healthy decisions. Use the information and resources from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to learn about fentanyl and fake pills, and then share what you have learned with young people in your care.
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The New Drug Talk
Fentanyl has changed the drug landscape, and we have to change how we talk to kids about it. This site provides education, free tools, and expert advice to help families connect and stay safe. Learn what fentanyl is, how to talk to your teens about it, and what to do in case of an overdose.
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Get Smart about Drugs
This website from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration contains resources for families to learn about different types of drugs and how families can support their children.
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Learn How to Save a Live From Opioid Overdose
Naloxone is a lifesaving prescription medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. REVIVE! is the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. REVIVE! provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone.
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Find Treatment
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the U.S. This website is run by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.