
WCAAA Opioid Prevention Program
Rural Health Initiative
Funded by the Arkansas Department of Health
HELP US END OPIOID MISUSE AND ADDICTION
Opioids are powerful pain-killing drugs which may include legally prescribed drugs like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl to heroin, the illegal street drug.
PROGRAM GOAL:
To educate residents in Pulaski, Saline, Garland, and Jefferson Counties about the dangers of Rx abuse through increasing knowledge by 50% about substance misuse and abuse.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
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Conduct workshops, seminars, strategic planning, parenting classes and model programs in schools to improve social and decision-making capabilities.
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Increase skills by 50% among health care professionals and law enforcement to provide prevention/intervention to parents and youth.
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Increase skills by 50% among youth to use positive decision making when confronted with Rx/Opioid drug abuse by peers.
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Enhance protection against Rx abuse and addiction by supporting and promoting drug free activities that commemorate the power of living drug-free.
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Create and support mentoring peer group initiatives and activities, including Rx abuse recovery programs and disseminate list in community.
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Improve barriers to reduce access to Rx drugs in targeted communities.
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Increase knowledge by 50% among realtors and sellers to prevent access to their prescription medicines when they are holding open houses.
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Increase knowledge by 50% among teachers and parents to prevent access to their prescription medicines when they are holding open houses.
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Support formal changes in written policies, laws and procedures aimed at preventing current and future Rx abuse.
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Increase awareness by 50% among businesses, non-profits and school boards and elected officials to review practices and policies that promote drug-free environments.
PREVENTING OPIOID OVERDOSE:
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The following tips can help you or a loved one avoid opioid overdose:
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Take medicine as prescribed by your practitioner Do not take more medication or take it more often than instructed
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Never mix pain medicine with alcohol, sleeping pills, or illicit substances
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Never take anyone else's medication
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Prevent children and pets from accidental ingestion by storing your medication out of reach
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Dispose of unused medication safely
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
WCAAA, Inc.
2416 South Chester Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone Contact: 501 372-3800
E-mail Contact: hhscenter@sbcglobal.net Website: hhscenter.org