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A guide for employers to identify and prevent opioid and other substance misuse in the workplace. https://www.opioidpreventionatwork.org/assets/opioidpreventionatwork2.pdf

A key finding from Governor Ivey’s Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council was the need to establish a Central Data Repository (CDR) so that all opioid data could be evaluated holistically. The CDR is meant to hold data and distribute

Understanding Addiction Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing

Say This. Not That. Let’s end the cycle of stigma. Stop Judging. Start Healing. It’s okay to talk about it. Let’s face addiction together. One act of courage at a time. Courage for ALL Get smart about prescription drugs. My Smart Dose

Chances are good that even young teenagers will have heard about opioids and overdose deaths at some point.   Family Therapy Can Help: For People in Recovery From Mental Illness or Addiction Explores the role of family therapy in recovery

Prescription opioids are sometimes used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Because prescription opioids have several serious side effects and risks, you need to ask questions, learn more about opioids, and understand their risks. Make sure you’re getting care that is safe,

Standing Order for Naloxone HB208 was signed into law in 2015 and provided immunity for prescribing and administering an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone. This is commonly known as a “Good Samaritan Law”. In 2016, HB379 was signed into law,

Living with chronic pain can be devastating, and effective pain management is important to getting your life back. You and your doctor must discuss treatment options, carefully considering all of the risks and benefits. Some medications, such as prescription opioids,

Opioid Overdose Toolkit for first responders, treatment providers, and those recovering from opioid overdose SAMHSA Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit Video Fentanyl: The Real Deal hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection   ADAPT Pharma® has developed a short Law

The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) is a program developed to promote public health and welfare by detecting diversion, abuse, and misuse of prescription medications classified as controlled substances under the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Calculating Daily Morphine Milligram