Opioid Basics

Opioids may be prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe pain following surgery, an injury, or other health conditions. Prescription opioids carry considerable risk of side effects and can lead to misuse, addiction, or overdose. There are safe and effective non-opioid medications for pain.

NIEHS Worker Training Program

The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) has developed an awareness-level training tool on the prevention of occupational exposure to fentanyl and other opioids, and a second curriculum designed to address the impact of the opioid crisis on workers, the workplace, and the community.

Arizona RX Drug Toolkit

The Arizona Rx Misuse and Abuse Toolkit is designed with the theme Awareness. Action. Outcomes! It provides the roadmap to move communities forward beyond that initial awareness stage into action and outcomes.