Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to reduce pain in a medical setting. Opioids are available legally through a doctor’s prescription.
Types of Opioids:
- Prescription opioids, such as Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Percocet, etc.
- Synthetic opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl
- Unconsciousness
- Slow or stopped breathing
- Gurgling noises or vomiting
- Fingernails or lips turning blue/purple
- Pale and/or clammy face
- Limp body
Health Risks
Short-Term:
- Drowsiness
- Slowed breathing
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Coma
- Overdose
Long-Term:
- Physical dependence
- Addiction
- Liver damage
- Brain damage
- Death
Treatment Options
- Detox
- Behavioral Therapies
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
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About PimaHelpLine.org
Pima Helpline is a community-driven and community-made resource. We realize that everybody needs support for mental health, substance use, or addiction at some point in their life. We also know that looking for treatment can be confusing and scary.
We believe that it should be easy for Pima County residents to find help for mental health, substance use, and addiction. To achieve this, we created Pima Helpline as a centralized place to find mental health and addiction treatment, services, and support.