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Preventing Prescription Drug & Opioid Abuse

Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in North Dakota.

Browse data related to prescription drug abuse in North Dakota.

Evidence-Based Prescription Drug and Opioid Prevention Strategies


Prescription opioid safety

Opioids are not good or bad in and of themselves. They’re an effective pain relief tool that comes with benefits, but also significant risks.

Use prescriptions wisely

Prevent overdose

Anyone taking prescription or illegal opioids is at risk for overdose. Learn the signs and how to effectively respond to an overdose here.

Protect from overdose

Understanding addiction

Opioid misuse and addiction can impact anyone—from young injured athletes to older adults with chronic pain.

Learn how addiction happens


 

Community resources

Find resources, tools and strategies to implement in your community to prevent opioid misuse, addiction and overdose.

 

Find community resources

 

Find treatment

There is hope for recovery. North Dakota has a network of treatment, recovery and support resources.

North Dakota treatment options

ND Prevention Resource and Media Center
1237 W. Divide Ave. Suite 1D
Bismarck, ND 58501

701-328-8919 | ndprmc@nd.gov

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