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About Us – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBGovernor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford Announce 2017 Heroin and Opioid Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement Initiative. Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd …

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Contact Us – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBPrescribe Change Allegany County. Allegany County Health Department. 12501-12503 Willowbrook Road. PO Box 1745. Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745.

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Community Resources – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBCall us at (301) 759-5050. 12501-12503 Willowbrook Road PO Box 1745 Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745

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Prescriber Resources – Prescribe Change Allegany

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Cocaine – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBCocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical …

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Dispose of Medications – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBPermanent Medication Drop-off Sites. Allegany County Sheriff’s Office. 695 Kelly Road • Cumberland • Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm. Cumberland City Police Department. 20 …

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Getting Help – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBOUR MISSION: Prescribe Change Allegany County’s mission is to create awareness and educate the citizens of Allegany County, Maryland about the growing crisis of opioid …

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What Is An Opioid

WEBAn opioid (sometimes called opiate) drug is a prescription drug that is used to relieve pain. They are derived from the poppy plant and are prescribed under the more commonly …

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WEBIn 2019, nearly half of drug overdose deaths involved multiple drugs (polysubstance), What is Polysubstance (mixed substance) Use? The use of more than one drug, also known …

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Overdoses – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBNaloxone, also known as Narcan ®, when administered to a person overdosing from an opioid medication or drug, can reverse the overdose immediately by quickly restoring …

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Xylazine – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBOUR MISSION: Prescribe Change Allegany County’s mission is to create awareness and educate the citizens of Allegany County, Maryland about the growing crisis of opioid …

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State & Local Stats – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBCall us at (301) 759-5050. 12501-12503 Willowbrook Road PO Box 1745 Cumberland, Maryland 21501-1745

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Naloxone Facts – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBNaloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids — including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications — when given in time. This …

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Polysubstance Abuse – Prescribe Change Allegany

WEBThe use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use, is common. This includes when two or more are taken together or within a short time period, either …

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What Is Addiction

WEBSome people who are addicted may do almost anything—lying, stealing—to keep taking the drug. Addiction is a long-lasting brain disorder. Drugs can change how the brain works. …

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Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction

WEBTitle: Words Matter: Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse Subject: Handout featuring background information and …

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SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Toolkit

WEBOPIOID USE DISORDER FACTS . individuals who otherwise might have died in the absence of treatment. 5 . Naloxone comes in several forms, including injectable, …

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