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osmap@alaska.gov for more information about these resources.
Respond to Opioid Overdose
Learn the signs and know how to respond in the event of an opioid overdose.
Recognize an Opioid Overdose and Act
Consider Your Options
Experiencing pain from an injury, surgery or dental work? Don't forget to ask your provider about the many effective non-opioid pain management options!
Alaska Tough
The Alaska lifestyle is sometimes prone to injury. If you’re prescribed an opioid, ask your provider about the risks and about other pain treatment options that may be available to you.
With Opioids, Not Sharing is Caring
Alaskans like to share with one another, but when it comes to prescription opioids, it’s best to not. Sharing can lead to addiction, overdose, death and legal consequences for our communities.
Public service announcements available for use
Contact osmap@alaska.gov for more information about these resources.
Radio PSAs
Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
Buprenorphine. Naltrexone. Methadone. These FDA-approved medications are effective at treating opioid use disorder and misuse and can help people on their road to recovery. Medication addiction treatments work hand in hand with counseling and other proven treatment interventions to help support people in recovery so they can live their best life. To learn more, visit opioids.alaska.gov. Find Treatment. Begin Healing. A message from the Alaska Department of Health.
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Request naloxone through Project Hope
Anyone who uses opioids or wants to help prevent overdose deaths can request an overdose rescue kit for free through Project Hope. These kits include naloxone, which can reverse an overdose, plus fentanyl test strips that can detect fentanyl in pills, powders and injectables. Go to opioids.alaska.gov to find out how to get your own naloxone and test strips. With fentanyl everywhere, an overdose may be closer than you think. This message brought to you by the Alaska Department of Health.
Treatment resources are available (anti-stigma)
Many of us know someone who is living with an opioid addiction or may have lost someone to an overdose. Online resources are available for Alaskans to learn about medication treatment and recovery options, counseling for opioid use disorder and misuse – and how to keep people safe if they are using opioids. Connect a friend or loved one to the help they need. Treatment, recovery and healing are possible for people living with an addiction to opioids. Visit opoids.alaska.gov to learn more. A message from the Alaska Department of Health.
Listen to the Treatment resources are available (anti-stigma) PSA (MP3 format).
Safe storage and disposal
Opioids are sometimes prescribed for pain. Common opioids include hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl and codeine. Never share your opioids with family, friends or anyone at all. It may cause addiction, trouble with the law, overdose and death. Always securely store your opioids away from children and others. And be sure to get rid of your opioids as soon as you’re done using them. To learn how to safely dispose of your opioids visit opioids.alaska.gov. This message brought to you by the State of Alaska Department of Health.
Listen to the Safe storage and disposal PSA.
Carry naloxone
Upgrade your first aid kit to include fentanyl test strips and naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose. Fentanyl can be found in pills, powders and injectables, even methamphetamines. A small amount can cause an overdose and you wouldn’t be able to see it, taste it or smell it, but you can test for fentanyl and save lives with naloxone. Go to opioids.alaska.gov to find out how to get a free overdose rescue kit. This message brought to you by the Alaska Department of Health.
