International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil to Honor Victims, Families
In recognition that Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, there will be a vigil in Santa Cruz to coincide with events and...
SafeRx Santa Cruz County Receives Support to Strengthen Local Efforts to Reduce Opioid Use, Opioid
(Santa Cruz, CA – April 3, 2018) — SafeRx Santa Cruz County, a community-based coalition, is tackling the opioid epidemic and will...
What are opioids?
Opioids are natural and synthetic forms of opium that are widely used as pain relievers. Opium is extracted from the opium poppy plant...
Why are opioids so dangerous?
Even when taken as directed, prescription opioids can lead to heightened tolerance causing you to need to take more of the medication...
Opioid Failure: Talk About It
When should I be concerned that my opioid pain medications have failed me or my loved ones? Talking about three questions can help you...
