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Steps to Find Mental/Behavioral Health Treatment Services in Arizona

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

A step-by-step guide for providers, patients, or caregivers on how to use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s Behavioral Health Treatment Locator. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about

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Be in the Know – MAT for OUD

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

A fact sheet for patients and caregivers explaining Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This document primarily addresses opposition to MAT and clearly states that MAT does not adversely affect a person’s intelligence, mental capability, physical functioning

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Arizona Parents, Youth, Community 360Rx Overview

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This fact sheet briefly explains the 360Rx community education initiative adopted in Arizona. The Parents 360Rx program provides an hour long presentation for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to educate them about prescription drug misuse and how parents can help their children

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Opioid Use Disorder – A Guide for Stigma Reduction Efforts

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This 2 page guide from the ReThink Rx Initiative in Arizona defines stigma and explains why we must address stigma in order to have an impact on the opioid and addiction crisis. It also describes 8 steps individuals and organizations can take to reduces stigma.

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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Source: HealthCurrent Arizona Health Information Exchange

Arizona’s government adopted legislation requiring all Arizona providers to electronically prescribe any Schedule II controlled substance by January 1, 2020. This website is the home of the Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) program and includes information and

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Poster – Pop Positivity…Not Pills

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This poster is designed to reach youth with a message about prescription drug misuse. In this poster, the message is positive (“Pop positivity, not pills”) and includes a graphic depicting various activities or talents youth can engage with rather than misusing substances. It concludes with an

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Opioid Epidemic in Arizona

Source: Arizona Rethink RX Abuse

This one page infographic shows the impact of the opioid epidemic in Arizona. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities educate their citizens about prescription drug safety.

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Is Pain Hurting Your Business?

Source: Arizona Rethink Rx Abuse & Healthy Arizona Worksites

A 2 page document from Healthy Arizona Worksites to educate employers about the impact pain has on the workforce and explain options employers can take to improve pain management for their employees. Part of the Arizona ReThink RX Abuse initiative which helps communities

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