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LET'S BREAK THE
OPIOID CYCLE TOGETHER

Learn more about harm reduction, prevention, treatment options and available
resources:

okimready.org
harmreduction.org
shredthestigmaok.org




BUILDING HEALTHIER FUTURES

In Oklahoma, Native Americans are about 50% more likely to die of an overdose
than non-natives. The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Tribal Opioid Response
program is protecting the health of our tribal nations by providing important
opioid prevention, harm reduction and treatment resources.





WHAT ARE OPIOIDS AND WHY ARE THEY DANGEROUS?


WHAT IS AN OPIOID?

Opioids are a class of drugs commonly used to reduce pain. The illegal drug
heroin is an opioid, as are many of the prescription pain relievers prescribed
by doctors, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and
many others.

Fentanyl is especially dangerous because it is 100 times more potent than
morphine, highly addictive, and is currently being illegally produced and
distributed at a higher volume than ever before.


WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS?

Opioids can negatively affect the reward center in the brain, leading users to
need more and more over time. As a result, these drugs can be highly addictive.

75% of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that wasn’t prescribed
for them – usually taken from a friend or family member. Never share an opioid
prescription with someone else.

There are several risk factors for developing opioid use disorder, including but
not limited to:

 * Taking prescribed medication in a way that wasn’t prescribed (crushing and
   snorting)
 * Taking opioids for an extended amount of time
 * Family history of substance use

 * Chronic pain conditions
 * History of severe depression or anxiety
 * Poverty
 * Unemployment




YOUR INFLUENCE MATTERS.
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS.

Opioids aren’t the only painkillers available, and they’re not always the best
way to treat pain. Talk to your doctor about traditional or natural healing ways
to manage pain. In some cases, over-the-counter drugs can be effective with
fewer side effects.

Kids are 50% less likely to use drugs when parents tell them about the risks.
Talk to your kids about the risks of opioid abuse and encourage them to talk
with their doctor about other ways to treat pain. You can be the one to help
keep your family safe.





OVERDOSE PREPARATION
AND PREVENTION

An overdose can happen to anyone who takes opioids.
A person is more likely to overdose if they:

 * Take opioids with other drugs or alcohol
 * Take opioids that are not prescribed to them, or they take more than
   prescribed
 * Stop taking opioids for a while, then start taking them again
 * Have heart or lung disease


BE PREPARED.

If a family member or friend uses opioids, have Naloxone on hand in case of
overdose. Naloxone (or Narcan) is a prescription medicine that reverses an
opioid overdose by blocking the opioid receptors in the brain. It helps a person
begin breathing again and wake up from an overdose. It can be easily and safely
administered by anyone.


CHECK FOR SIGNS.

An overdose can happen suddenly or come on slowly over the course of a few
hours. Signs of an overdose may include:

 * Slow or no breathing
 * Won’t wake up
 * Pale, ashy, cool skin
 * Blue lips or fingernails


ACT FAST.

Administer Naloxone and call 911. Perform rescue breaths until medical help
arrives. Stay with the person until help arrives (and about two hours after the
overdose).

Naloxone will not harm someone if you give it to them and they are not
overdosing on an opioid, and it can safely be given to people of all ages.




OPIOID STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Ending opioid misuse in our community begins in our homes. When you have an
active prescription, lock up your medication:


LOCKED CABINET OR DRAWER  •  SAFE  •  LOCKING BAG  •  MEDICINE LOCKBOX

You can obtain a harm reduction kit, which includes a medication lock bag and an
at-home medication disposal pouch, at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Pharmacy
Department.
Know how many pills you have available and count them regularly. If your
prescription is no longer needed, dispose of it safely at a take-back program
near you. Find one at www.obndd.ok.gov.
You can also get free medication disposal pouches and medication lock bags at
the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (No tribal affiliation required).


HARM REDUCTION

Harm reduction strategies aim to reduce the negative consequences associated
with drug use. These strategies help to prevent overdose and infectious disease
transmission and improve physical, mental and social well-being of those served.
OKCIC provides harm reduction kits to any community member (no tribal
affiliation required). Kits are provided by OKCIC pharmacy (hours M-F 8-5 p.m.).


GET HELP.
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE.

If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid use disorder, know that
treatment works and recovery is possible. Opioid use disorder can be
successfully treated with a combination of medications, counseling and
behavioral therapies designed to treat the whole person.

Start your journey here. If you think you need help, call 988.

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic provides medical care, including
medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, to American
Indians/Alaskan Natives living in central Oklahoma. If you would like more
information, call OKCIC MAT Clinic at 405-948-4900 ext294.

okimready.org
harmreduction.org
shredthestigmaok.org

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