< PreviousPreventing Opioid Addiction Solving the Opioid Crisis List ways to prevent and treat opioid addiction: ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ How can teenagers protect themselves? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Ongoing Research to Find Solutions _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Other Ways to Treat Pain ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6842Getting Help for Addiction Opioids Change Lives If you are addicted to opioids, the drug can take over your life. Getting more opioids and getting high can become all you think about. And it makes it hard to enjoy things that used to make you happy. If you or someone you know has a problem with drugs, talk to an adult you trust, like a parent, coach, or teacher, right away. Remember, treatment is available and people can get better! Where to Go for Information & Help The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information on a variety of drugs and related topics. Free downloads, informative videos and games, and a blog for teens. Learn how different drugs affect the brain and body, and read real stories from teens who have struggled with drug use and addiction. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) The latest research, news and other resources related to alcohol. Find quizzes and other interactive resources especially for young teens. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Learn more about mental health conditions like depression or schizophrenia. Read the Director’s Blog on various topics, including suicide prevention, bipolar and borderline personality disorders, coping with traumatic events, and more. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC’s Rx Awareness campaign uses real stories of the consequences of prescription opioid misuse to educate the public. Learn more about the campaign and how to get involved. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Call the SAMHSA Treatment Referral hotline at 1-800-662-HELP. Treatment can help you, a friend, or someone you love get back to the person they once were. Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6843Getting Help for Addiction Where to Go for Information & Help • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Opioids Change Lives _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. 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