The opioid crisis has been declared national health emergency.
The US contains of 5% of the world’s population and consumes approximately 80% of the world’s opioid prescriptions.
Studies show an estimated 2 million Americans are addicted to opioids in some form.
40% of all opioid deaths involve a prescription, according to the CDC.
See video: Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit? https://youtu.be/zV6zKmt7S5E
What you can do.
There are many treatment options for opioid addiction.
For EMERGENCY HELP, call 911
Having SUICIDAL THOUGHTS? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
For Treatment referral, call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). This treatment referral and information service is confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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