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Don't Be an Accidental Drug Dealer

Published: April 19, 2021, 5:42 p.m.

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This week on Hope Recovered, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss the Opioid crisis, why takeback events are important, how to prevent opioid abuse and overdose. 

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TW: This week's episode is heavy. We discuss all components of opioid addiction, including overdose deaths. 

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If you would like to be trained in Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, and you live in TN, contact your regional overdose prevention specialist: 

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https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/rops.html

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If you don't live in TN, you can still get Narcan through your local pharmacy.

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If you need to find a medication takeback event or a permanent dropbox location, use the location finders at the links below: 

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https://takebackday.dea.gov/

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https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

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If you are struggling with substance abuse and need access to treatment, call the TN Redline. The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals.  Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals.

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