Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment
Learn about the opioid epidemic through information on opioids, incidence statistics, prevention methods, treatment options, and the HHS 5-point strategy. Discover the HOSA connection and educational resources to raise awareness and combat opioid addiction effectively. Take initiative with educational PSA creation to help educate peers on the dangers of opioid addiction.
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Jan Mould, RN, BSN, MEd Deputy Director of Competitive Events HOSA Future Health Professionals
OPIOID EPIDEMIC There is no us and them when it comes to the opioid epidemic and when it comes to health. We are all in this together. Dr. Jerome Adams 20thUS Surgeon General
WHAT ARE OPIOIDS? Diminish body s perception of pain Examples Prescription drugs such as: morphine, codeine, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl Illegal drugs: heroin
INCIDENCE According to the 2019 NSDUH Annual Report: 10.1 million people aged 12 or older misused opioids in 2019 70,630 people died from drug overdose in 2019
PREVENTION How to Safely Dispose of Drugs Rethinking pain treatment Improving Opioid Prescribing National Prevention Week Rx Awareness Campaign
TREATMENT Finding an opioid treatment program Treating overdose -Naloxone
HHS 5-POINT STRATEGY Better services for addiction, prevention, treatment & recovery services Better data Better pain management Better targeting of overdose reversing drugs Better research
HOSA CONNECTION Behavioral Health Community Awareness Health Education
YOUR TURN Watch Ann Marie s story Working in groups create a PSA to educate your peers about the dangers of opioid addiction. PSA Watch Mike s Story
