Federal Government Resources
Links to federal government agency and organization websites.
Harm Reduction
A Dose of Reality
A Dose of Reality
This is a website with information about drug prevention, treatment, and resources. |
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016
This page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention site has information provides data from the National Vital Statistics System regarding Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. |
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017
This page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention site has information provides data from the National Vital Statistics System regarding Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. |
Fentanyl Drug Facts
Fentanyl Drug Facts
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by such names as Actiq®, Duragesic®, and Sublimaze®. Street names for fentanyl or for fentanyl-laced heroin include Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, and Tango and Cash. |
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. |
National Take Back Drug Day
National Take Back Drug Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. |
National Take Back Initiative Site Search
National Take Back Initiative Site Search
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Use this tool to locate a site near you! |