What Are Opioids?

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Did you know that 40% of teens believe that it is not harmful to try heroin? And 60% of teens who abuse prescription drugs access these drugs from friends or relatives?
 
Opioids are medications use to relieve pain. Opioids are relatively safe if taken as prescribed but can lead to addiction if abused.
 
Addiction can happen to anyone. Addiction, just like diabetes, is a chronic condition that can be treated with medication, lifestyle change, and the support of loved ones.

​Teenage opioid addiction can follow them into adulthood, and the more an addiction grows, the more difficult it can be to treat. That’s why early treatment is so important.

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Signs of Opioid
Use

Signs of opioid use can include:

• poor coordination,
•  drowsiness,
• shallow or slowed breathing,
• nausea/vomiting,
•  irritability and moodiness,
•  poor decision making,
• slurred speech,
• changes in sleep,
• and increased depression and/or anxiety.
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​If someone you know is exhibiting signs of an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

​In California, it is not a crime to report an overdose. Both you and the victim will not be arrested for drug or paraphernalia possession.
​You can save a life!

Signs of Opioid Overdose

 Signs of an overdose include:

• unresponsiveness,
• slow/erratic breathing or no breathing at all,
• slow/erratic heart-rate or no pulse at all,
• vomiting,
• clammy skin,
• and constricted pupils.
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If someone you know is showing signs of an overdose, call 911 right away and STAY at the scene.

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