Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP)

Opioid Misuse Prevention Program (OMPP)

What are Opioids?

Opioids are substances that act on opioid receptors to produce morphine-like effects. Opioids are most often used medically to relieve pain, and by people addicted to opioids.

Types of Opioids:

• Morphine
• Hydromorphone
• Codeine
• Hydrocodone
• Oxycodone
• Buprenorphine
• Tramadol

What you should know about opioids:

• Opioids are highly addictive.
• When abused, even a single large dose can cause severe respiratory failure, which can lead to death.
• Exposure to opioids in utero increases the risk of defects in the baby’s brain, heart, spine and abdominal wall.
• Taking too much opioid medication can result in overdose and death.
• Combining opioids with alcohol, sleep aids or muscle relaxers increase

Opioid Misuse Prevention Program

What We Do & How We Do It

Purpose:

• To increase knowledge on the history and science of addiction
• To increase awareness that prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous
• To reduce stigma associated with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• To educate on safe storage and disposal

Mission:

Conduct prevention activities that educate and support individuals, families, and community; which is critical for maintaining both individual and community health.

Stigma Hurts

The program offers educational training/presentations on the following topics:

• Heroin
• Fentanyl
• Stigma
• Narcan

Lock it or Drop it

Store or dispose of medication in a lock box or drop box!

For more information, contact 410-334-3480.

State Opioid Policies