Everyone has a responsibility
to reduce the misuse of prescription drugs in Massachusetts. Patients,
caregivers and families can limit the supply of drugs by learning how to safely
store and dispose of their prescription medications. Physicians also have a responsibility
to understand prescribing practice guidelines. Preventing opioid use disorder
through education and early intervention is one step towards ending this
epidemic. Everyone can also learn about overdose prevention by knowing how to
respond to an overdose. If you or someone you know may be at risk for overdose,
be sure you have a naloxone rescue kit. Learn more about opioids, pain, addiction
and treatment.
What everyone can do to help prevent prescription drug misuse (VIDEO)
Learn
about Safe Storage and Disposal
MMS PSA - What everyone can do to help save a life (VIDEO)
Learn more about opioid overdose and naloxone
CPR-A Neglected But Important part of Fighting the Opioid
Crisis
