Opioid misuse continues to affect individuals, families, and communities across the country, and Arizona is no exception. Many people have been impacted personally or know someone who has struggled with opioid addiction. Understanding how opioid addiction works and what resources are available can make a meaningful difference and may even save a life. The following materials offer guidance to help you and your family prevent misuse, recognize when someone may need support, and access treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
Identifying When Someone Needs Help
Information about the brain disease model of addiction and recognizing dependency
Overdoses involving opioids continue to rise, with over 47,000 fatal opioid overdoses in 2017. Non-fatal overdoses are several times more common than fatal opioid overdoses
Talking to an Employer
If opioid use or misuse is affecting your life or work, or you think you may have a problem with opioids, the time to seek help is now
Finding Treatment
Local medical experts offer patients, providers, and family members opioid information, resources and referral 24/7. Translation services available.
Arizona now has four 24/7 Access Point locations providing opioid treatment services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve individuals seeking treatment. Medication assisted treatment is offered in various settings in the community.
Find a treatment facility near you.
Other Resources for OUD
Naloxone, or Narcan®, can reverse opioid overdoses. ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ has issued standing orders for naloxone that authorizes any Arizona-licensed pharmacists to dispense naloxone to any individual
Tools and resources for parents and caregivers to talk with young people about the impact of using drugs
