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Town of Johnston, Rhode Island

Town of Johnston, Rhode IslandTown of Johnston, Rhode IslandTown of Johnston, Rhode Island

welcome to the mayor's opiods information and resources page

The purpose of this Mayor’s Opioid page is to provide as much up-to-date information as possible about opioids and their effects, the consequences of misuse, signs of addiction and to connect community members with resources for prevention, treatment and support 


RAISING AWARNESS IS THE FIRST STEP


Addiction to opioids comes in many different forms. Here are just a few of the stories from those who experienced it. While not everyone becomes addicted to pain medications,  it does happen. Through listening to these stories, our hope is to reduce the stigma, encourage prevention efforts, provide compassion and support for those in need.

Mike's Story

Mike's Story

Mike's Story

 Mike shares his experiences with opioid use disorder and how they ended his college sports career and changed his life.

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Judy's Story

Mike's Story

Mike's Story

Judy tells her son Steve’s Rx Awareness story and shares the tragedy of losing her son to a prescription opioid overdose.

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The Basics: What are opiods?

Prescription Opioids can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain but can also have serious risks and side effects. Common types are oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, and methadone.  Watch this informational video about prescription opioids. 

This 1-minute-31-second video is designed to raise awareness about prescription opioids. Some people might think prescription opioids are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs, but the truth is they carry serious risks and side effects. Talk with your doctor about your concerns so you can make informed decisions about your pain management together.


Facts About Opioid Use for acute pain treatment from the Center for Disease Control.  

Click here for fact sheet 


Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever. It is many times more powerful than other opioids and is approved for treating severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain. Illegally made and distributed fentanyl has been on the rise in several states.


Additional information on Fentanyl
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/opioids/fentanyl.html
https://health.ri.gov/data/drugoverdoses/
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl 


Heroin use has increased sharply across the United States among men and women, in most age groups, and at all income levels. Some of the greatest increases occurred in demographic groups with historically low rates of heroin use: women, the privately insured, and people with higher incomes. 

prescription drug safety - secure your meds

Count It!  Lock It!  Drop It!

You can help keep your loved ones safe and prevent misuse or theft by practicing these simple steps to keep all your prescription medications secure and properly disposing of expired or unwanted drugs.


 Count It! – Monitor Your Rx Meds!
•   Count your pills frequently to prevent misuse.
•   Check prescription expiration dates often


 Lock It! – Store Your Rx Drugs Safely!
•   Lock up your medications or store in a secure place.
•   Use secure lock bags and boxes. 


 Drop It! – Dispose of All Unused or Expired Rx Medications!
•   Dispose of all unused, unwanted or expired drugs.
•   Drop boxes are located at the Johnston Police Department, the RI State Police Barracks or 24-hour CVS Pharmacies.  


Johnston Police Department  1651 Atwood Avenue  Johnston, RI 02919

CVS Pharmacy - Open 24 Hours  1400 Hartford Avenue  Johnston, RI 02919


...And Don't Share! - Sharing your Rx medication is dangerous and illegal!

DISPOSE OF RX MEDICINES SAFELY! – USE AUTHORIZED DROP BOXES

 Do your part to fight against prescription drug misuse by properly disposing of expired or unwanted medications and help prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. Secure drop boxes are located the Johnston Police
Department, RI State Police Barracks or 24-hour CVS Pharmacies. No questions asked!

What is Accepted
Prescription medications in any dosage form, in sealed clear plastic bag. 


What is NOT Accepted

  • Needles (Sharps)     
  • Thermometers
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Lotions/Creams
  • Inhalers
  • IV Bags
  • Over-The-Counter Medicines
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Bloody/Infectious Waste
  • Personal Care Products
  • Packaging
  • Empty Containers/Plastic Bottles

 

Deterra Drug Deactivation System – Safe Drug Disposal at Home The patented Deterra® System is a scientifically proven product, powered by proprietary MAT12® Molecular Adsorption Technology.

In a simple 3-step process, a user can deactivate drugs, thereby preventing drug misuse and protecting the environment. Learn more here


Selling Your Home? – Make a Prescription Drug Checklist! 

Before you show your home, Realtor.com advises you remove all prescription drugs from your medicine cabinet, even the ones you think are harmless. Click here to learn more 

reducing the harm...what can you do?

 Get Naloxone! 
Naloxone (sometimes called Narcan®) is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. Opioid pain medications and drugs like heroin or fentanyl can slow-down breathing and cause an overdose. Naloxone is safe and effective and comes as a nasal spray. Talk to your pharmacist to learn more. You could save a life! 


Some important facts about naloxone:

•   Naloxone can be safely administered by lay people.

•   Get naloxone and learn how to use it at any pharmacy. Rhode Island law allows for the prescribing of naloxone at most pharmacies in Rhode Island.Use this map to find a pharmacy near you.

•   All health insurers in Rhode Island cover at least one type of generic naloxone with a no cost/low-cost co-payment. Medicaid fully covers the cost of generic naloxone and Narcan® single-step intranasal spray.

•   Naloxone awareness posters can be ordered online by visiting RIDOH’s Publications page.

•   Visit PreventOverdoseRI.org to find naloxone trainings near you.

Fentanyl is Deadly! – Be Informed, You Could Save a Life!

How to Use a Fentanyl Test Strip to Help Prevent Overdose Fentanyl is a deadly opioid that is being added to other drugs like heroin, cocaine and pills. Fentanyl test strips can tell you whether or not there is Fentanyl in your drugs.  Click here for a fact sheet on how to use test strips.     


Fentanyl Kills! Some Critical Steps to Help Keep You Alive! 

 •   Help each other. Don’t use alone — pair up.  

 •   Fentanyl kills quickly. Make sure you and your friends carry naloxone. 

 •   Fentanyl comes in pills, pure powders, and powder mixed with other drugs, especially heroin and     cocaine.     You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it. Whatever you do, start low, and go slow.  

 •   If you think it’s an overdose, Call 9-1-1. Every minute counts! 


Call 414-LINK (5465) to get connected to treatment and recovery services.

understanding pain management options

Non-Opioid Treatment Options

Non-Opioid Treatment Options Before taking an opioid prescription pain medication, talk with your healthcare provider about these effective, non-opioid alternatives for treating pain.


 Although prescription pain medications can be effective at treating certain types of pain, there are different treatment options and therapies available. Whether one approach is safer and more effective than another will depend on your unique situation.

Click here for a Pain Management Options Fact Sheet from the US DOH, CDC and SAMHSA 

treatment resources

 

Rhode Island Centers of Excellence (COE) for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder  

COE is an outpatient program for people with opioid use disorder, where you will get access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) such as Buprenorphine, Methadone or Naltrexone. You will not stay overnight at a COE. Click here for the full list.   


Substance Use & Recovery Support


 Tri-County Community Action Agency

Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

                                          1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston                                         

 33 Maple Avenue, North Providence

401-519-1940 - 24 hours​

ADCARE
Medication Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Support       
                                                  600 Putnam Pike. Greenville , RI                                               

401.949.2200

CODAC
Medication Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Support        
                                            1052 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI                                                

401.490.0716

The Journey
Medication Assisted Treatment, and Recovery Support    
                                     985 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI                                        
401.946.0650


Anchor Recovery Community Center
Provides support network and variety of programming.         
                                     890 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI                                              

401.615.9945 or 401.721.5100        

Alcoholics Anonymous          

www.rhodeisland-aa.org

401.438.8860

Narcotics Anonymous    
www.gpana.org    

866.624.3578

Al-Anon/Al-Ateen
www.riafg.org 
www.alateenri.org   
888.425.2666




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 Due to the anticipated weather conditions, The Johnston Police Department has issued a parking ban starting from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/14, until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3/15. Tuesday's trash pickup will run as usual. 


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