This fact sheet educates patients and caregivers about warning signs that a person may have developed or be at risk of developing a dependence on opioid pain medications. It provides information about how to get support and access treatment if drug dependence is identified. Part of the Arizona
Naloxone Resources
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This fact sheet lists resources with information about naloxone and includes links to important web sites. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Steps to Find Mental/Behavioral Health Treatment Services in Arizona
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A step-by-step guide for providers, patients, or caregivers on how to use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s Behavioral Health Treatment Locator. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about
Be in the Know – MAT for OUD
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
A fact sheet for patients and caregivers explaining Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This document primarily addresses opposition to MAT and clearly states that MAT does not adversely affect a person’s intelligence, mental capability, physical functioning
Arizona Parents, Youth, Community 360Rx Overview
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This fact sheet briefly explains the 360Rx community education initiative adopted in Arizona. The Parents 360Rx program provides an hour long presentation for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to educate them about prescription drug misuse and how parents can help their children
Check Your Medicines – Tips for Using Medicine Safely
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page fact sheet provides 8 tips for patients and caregivers about how to safely use prescription medications. Includes recommendations for how to communicate with your prescriber including what questions to ask during an appointment and also address safe storage and disposal.
Opioid Use Disorder – A Guide for Stigma Reduction Efforts
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This 2 page guide from the ReThink Rx Initiative in Arizona defines stigma and explains why we must address stigma in order to have an impact on the opioid and addiction crisis. It also describes 8 steps individuals and organizations can take to reduces stigma.
Opioid Epidemic in Arizona
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page infographic shows the impact of the opioid epidemic in Arizona. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse
This one page fact sheet briefly explains the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) and how Arizona residents can register for the program. The CPSMP is an evidence-based, self-management workshop developed by researchers at Stanford University and in Canada. The
Parent Talk Kit – Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse & Partnership at Drug-Free.org
This guide from Partnership at DrugFree.org provides parents and caregivers with specific advice on how to talk to kids to prevent drug and alcohol misuse. It includes age appropriate scripts for starting conversations, guidance on what to say to teens about prescription drugs, advice on