Opioids & Other Drugs
Whether it's a pain med, an ADHD drug, or a street drug, there are risks from taking the drug, mixing it with alcohol or other drugs, or borrowing or buying from a friend or dealer.
Get your medications from a trusted local pharmacy. Keep your meds locked up & dispose of unused drugs safely.
Dead on Arrival (fentanyl documentary)
Short film about fentanyl’s deadly role in the U.S. illicit drug market, released September 2021
Opioids (prescription
pain meds)
Drugs & Their Dangers
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Prescription opioids are provided for pain. They include drugs like Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percoset, Codeine, Morphine.
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Opioids are powerful. People can become physically addicted within just a few days. When you get an opioid prescription, use as little as possible to avoid becoming dependent. Safely dispose of any leftovers to avoid anyone else accessing them.
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Opioid addiction often leads to heroin addiction. Withdrawal is very tough. People who become addicted often need long-term Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to quit. Learn more at CT's LiveLOUD site.
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Opioid overdose can be fatal but can be reversed with Naloxone (Narcan). Contact us or The Hub to get a Narcan kit and be trained to use it -- you may save a life!
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For detox, contact CT's 24/7 Substance Use Access Line: 800-563-4086.
Statewide resource for people who use opioids.
Statewide website for counterfeit drug awareness
Statewide resource for prescription drugs.
National resource for fighting addiction
Statewide resource on drug awareness.