OPIOID

It takes a village to address a problem this widespread. Currently, over 180,000 Georgians are struggling with an opioid use disorder and even more are at risk for an opioid overdose. In 2021 alone, illicit fentanyl was responsible for 1,379 overdose deaths. From those with an opioid prescription to those first on the scene, each one of us can make a difference. Scroll down to see how we can end the stigma of addiction, educate communities, and find solutions that reduce the number of people affected... Naloxone is the only medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Learn how you can get it and how you can use it to save a life... Opioids are highly addictive, so it's important to understand what they are and how they work. Learn how to spot the signs of misuse and overdose.