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Recovery Within Reach connects you with financial advisers and treatment experts, because access to and cost of treatment should never be barriers to recovery. Learn more at RecoveryWithinReach.Ohio.Gov. #RecoveryWithinReach #TreatmentHappensTogether

You never know when an overdose might happen. By carrying naloxone with you, you’re protecting your friends and classmates from harm. Naloxone can stop fatal overdoses and it’s free in Ohio. Get your naloxone at naloxone.ohio.gov.

Our new Emergency Department resource includes a detailed guide for those treating opioid use disorder in emergency department settings. To learn more, please visit bit.ly/48zyPCu #EDToolkit #TakeChargeOhio

For a list of medications that you can safely flush down the toilet, visit bit.ly/3ONgMSr. If the medicine is not flushable, place it in a sealed container and dispose of it in the trash. #SafeDisposal #SafePainManagement #TakeChargeOhio

If your doctor prescribed you pain medication, visit our website for information on taking prescription pain medications, disposing of unused medication, and more. bit.ly/3Ol09gj

OhioMHAS has created a resource that encourages mindful help people access care by de-stigmatizing language when talking to someone with a substance use disorders. bit.ly/47UTyjL

Overdoses happen when you’re least expecting them, and by carrying naloxone you can save lives at your school. Watch this video to learn more and get your naloxone at bit.ly/3uJ5AyI

Have you heard of Medication-Assisted Treatment, also known as MAT? This treatment method for #substanceusedisorder includes a combination of FDA-approved medication with counseling. To learn more about this “whole-patient” treatment plan, visit TakeCharge.Ohio.Gov

Chiropractic care involves adjusting the spine and other parts of the body to relieve pain, and can be a great alternative to prescription #opioids. bit.ly/3GkvefI #TakeChargeOhio #SafePainManagement

If you or a loved one has an addiction to pain medications or is using medications in a way that puts them at risk of addiction, help is always available. Visit takecharge.ohio.gov/get-help to get connected to a helpline call 1-877-275-6364. #RecoveryIsPossible #TakeChargeOhio

Access to addiction treatment should never be a barrier to recovery. Ohio’s new treatment locator makes it easier to find treatment and navigate the costs. Visit RecoveryWithinReach.Ohio.Gov to learn more. #RecoveryWithinReach #AccessIsAvailable

If your pills came in odd packaging or large quantities, or were given to you by anyone other than a healthcare professional, they might be fake. Fake pills can contain fentanyl, which can cause fatal overdoses. Only take pills prescribed by your doctor.

Find all the resources, information, and best practices you need when it comes to Medication-Assisted Treatment. Learn more about training and other resources to help you get started today. #TakeChargeOhio #RecoveryIsPossible bit.ly/47BqA8t

If you’re managing pain, Our Opioid Checklist provides a list of questions to ask your doctor to ensure that prescription pain meds are right for you. #SafePainManagement bit.ly/3V5vjMS

We have pain management resources with Ohio’s rules and guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute, subacute, and chronic pain in the primary care setting. bit.ly/47AaXOG

Ohio Department of Health's Violence and Injury Prevention Section (VIPS) collects and uses data to create programs for overdose prevention and education. To learn more about their work visit: bit.ly/3SZCzHt

When it comes to prescriptions, sharing isn’t caring. Fake versions of Xanax, Oxycodone, or Adderall or other drugs look like the real thing but can contain fentanyl, an opioid that you can’t see, taste, or smell but can kill you. Learn more at recoveryohio.gov

Do you have a patient that might be at risk of substance use disorder? We have tools to evaluate their risk and will help get them connected to Medication-Assisted Treatment programs. Get more information at bit.ly/47BqA8t

If you’ve been prescribed pain medication to manage pain, there are alternatives that may work better and have less risk of addiction. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c10EG6 #SafePainManagement

Educating patients and providing resources for healthcare providers on safe pain management and medication use is our mission. Together, we can manage pain safely and prevent pain medication misuse. To learn more about this initiative, please visit TakeCharge.Ohio.Gov