Opioids Misuse
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone. These drugs are chemically related and interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain. Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on […]
Violence and Opioid Abuse in Public Housing Communities
Violence and Opioid Abuse in Public Housing Communities September 15, 2018 Slides During this presentation, NCHPH highlighted the problems, solutions and opioid overdose training related to public housing residents. An overview of the likelihood of opioid abuse and the long-term effects on children due to violent experiences was provided in addition to a detailed description […]
Violence and Opioid Abuse in Public Housing Communities
Violence and Opioid Abuse in Public Housing Communities September 15, 2018 Slides During this presentation, NCHPH highlighted the problems, solutions and opioid overdose training related to public housing residents. An overview of the likelihood of opioid abuse and the long-term effects on children due to violent experiences was provided in addition to a detailed description […]
Opioid Crisis: Problem, Treatment and Prevention
Opioid Crisis: Problem, Treatment and Prevention September 21, 2017 Document Opioid misuse, including the non-medical use of prescription opioids, e.g., OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet and the use of non-pharmaceutical or illicit opioids, e.g. heroin and fentanyl, is a fast growing public health problem and primary cause of unintentional deaths nationwide. According to the Centers for […]