Learn
Opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others, but opioids can also be illicitly manufactured like heroin and fentanyl. While fentanyl can be prescribed for a legitimate health need, it can also be illicitly manufactured. Opioids are a great tool when used as prescribed but they can have negative effects when used incorrectly.
When prescribed an opioid, it is important to ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about the medication.
Lock
Medication safety starts with locking medications to keep them away from those they are not prescribed to. DCCCA provides lock bags to Kansas residents and organizations.
When prescribed an opioid, it is important to ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about the medication.
To learn more about opioids, medication safety and naloxone, attend or schedule an Overdose and Naloxone Training for your community.
Lead
Lead others to practice safe medication storage and disposal by sharing how to safely dispose of medications. Remember, to safely dispose of medications, take expired or unused medications to a pharmacy or law enforcement office with a drug takeback box. Click here to find one near you.