Opioid Misuse Prevention Resources
The opioid epidemic in Connecticut is impacting everyone, but especially young people. Nationally, opioids accounted for nearly 68% of the 70,200 deaths in 2017. The Governor’s Prevention Partnership wants all young people in the state to have access to the resources they, or their loved ones, need in order to prevent opioid misuse.
Here are a select number of resources:
Connecticut Resources
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A state-wide campaign to provide prevention, treatment, and recovery resources for people impacted by prescription drug misuse and addiction.
2022 Partnership Resource Pack
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Includes
- Tips For Talking To Youth About Substance Use
- Fentanyl Tip Sheet
- Cannabis Tip Sheet
- Opioid Resource Links
- Talking to Young People About Current Events
Helpline Resources
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This Naloxone + Overdose Response app gives you all the details on accessing Naloxone, preventing opioid overdose, and other related resources in Connecticut.
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If you are looking for resources and links to various substance use disorder programs and services and other important resources to assist with addiction and recovery call 2-1-1.
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You can connect with the Partnership for Drug Free Kids (now Center on Addiction) Helpline specialists to help you find answers and make an action plan in the following ways:
Visit the website
Call 1-855-378-4373
Send a Text a Message to 55753
