Opioid Overdose Information

Opioids are one of the ten most common addictions. According to the CDC, it caused over 100,000 overdose deaths in the 12 months period ending in April 2021 in the U.S.

Throughout this course, you will learn about what opioids are, when an overdose occurs, their dangers, treatment options, and how to prevent an overdose or abuse.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify the types of opioids
• Explain how an opioid overdose occurs
• Identify the signs of an opioid overdose
• Take the actions needed if someone is experiencing an opioid overdose
• Explain how to prevent opioid abuse

Benefits:

If you fully commit to living the lessons taught in the Opioid Overdose Information course, you will be more likely to:

• Help out someone experiencing an opioid overdose
• Inform people about the dangers of opioid abuse and how to avoid it