OPIATE VS OPIOID

Opiate - An opiate is a medication or an illegal drug that is derived from the poppy plant.

Opioid - An opioid is a medication or illegal drug that is synthetic or partially synthetic created.

Why are the names often used interchangeably?

Most of the time, opioids is the term that is generally used to refer to both opiates and opioids in a medical setting. While this term does not technically describe both opiates and opioids, most agree that the terms can be used interchangeably because they do mean nearly the same thing.

http://www.drugfree.org/drug-guide/prescription-pain-relievers/

A comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information.

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/over-counter-medicines

DrugFacts on prescription and over the counter medications.

https://drugfree.org/article/medicine-abuse-whats-happening-why/

Medicine Abuse: What’s Happening & Why.

https://drugfree.org/medicine-abuse-project/

Campaign to help you learn how to safeguard your family and community from the devastation of heroin and other opiates and the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

http://www.samhsa.gov/prescription-drug-misuse-abuse

Facts on prescription drug misuse and abuse.

Check out this infograph:  From Rx to Heroin. 

My child has an Opiate Prescription

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IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS PRESCRIPTION OPIATES.

I think my child is using

Learn some of the warning signs with a Hidden In Plain Sight virtual experience found here.

https://drugfree.org/landing-page/get-help-support/is-there-a-problem/

Know the signs to look for, and understand that when it comes to teen or young adult drug and alcohol use, it’s never too early to speak up.

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GET HELP: TALKING TO YOUR KIDS.

I know my child is using

https://drugfree.org/landing-page/get-help-support/how-do-i-help-my-child/

If you’ve just discovered or have reason to believe your child is using drugs, take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the steps ahead.

http://www.drugfree.org/get-help/helpline/

1-855-DRUGFREE is a toll-free, national Helpline. They help parents whose children are abusing drugs or alcohol take effective action to support their loved one.

http://www.drugfree.org/get-help

Tools and resources to help you better understand what may be going on with your child, make a plan and learn skills to effectively address his or her substance use.

https://www.recoveryconnection.com/substance-abuse/

For information on talking to your kids about drugs.

http://www.firstcallnwo.org/

Call 2-1-1 or visit the website to get connected to local services.

Click Addiction/Mental Health to see a listing of local resources for the treatment and support of addiction and mental health.