Opioids: Prevention and Awareness
A Collaborative RSVP/OSU Master Wellness Program
Monday, June 17
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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2019-06-17 12:00:00
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Opioids: Prevention and Awareness
A RSVP/OSU Opioid Awareness Educator volunteer will educate and inform the community about the personal, family and community risks of opioid addiction. For adults.
Central Library
Central Library
Aaronson Auditorium (L01)A RSVP/OSU Opioid Awareness Educator volunteer will educate and inform the community about the personal, family and community risks of opioid addiction. For adults.
The presentation includes:
- Understanding of the current state of mental health issues in Oklahoma and how opioid use influences mental health concerns.
- Definition of the major classifications of mental health disorders, especially those influenced or aggravated by narcotics use.
- Description of the social and economic impact of opioids on communities.
- A review of the options for addressing the opioids crisis, including:
- Teaching the community how and where to safely dispose of unused drugs.
- How to recognize the symptoms of overdose.
- How seniors and others can discuss the appropriateness of opioids prescriptions for themselves with their health-care providers.
- Why and how to lock up drugs in your home.
- Where to find help for addiction recovery.
- Other preventative and safety information.
Sponsored by Oklahoma State University's Cooperative Extension Service and RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Tulsa.

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