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OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana | Louisiana Department of Health
Behavioral Health
Substance Use & Addictive Disorders
OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana
OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana
Opioids, a class of drug that includes prescription pain medicines such as oxycodone, illegal drugs such as heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, have become a serious issue in Louisiana. Opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing the facts and risks before taking one. If you or someone you know has a problem with opioids, there is help available. To find addiction and recovery services near you, a friend or family member - including those covered by Medicaid - please visit
www.opioidhelpla.org
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You
Know?
Local Human Services Districts specialize in mental health, addiction recovery and developmental disabilities services.
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Find a Treatment Clinic
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Assessing Benefits and Harms of Opioid Therapy
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FDA Drug Safety Communication Regarding the Combined Use of Opioids & Benzodiazepines
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HOPE Council
Through its passage of Act 88, the Louisiana Legislature established the
Advisory Council on Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE Council)
to combat heroin and opioid use and abuse.
Helpful Information
Louisiana's Opioid Response Plan 2019
Expert Panel Recommendation to Address Opioid Epidemic
Anti-Opioid Voluntary Pledge
Louisiana Opioid Commission
Free SBIRT Training
For Providers
Alternative Treatment for Pain
ASAM Practice Guidelines
CMS Best Practices
Naloxone Standing Order
Opioid Toolkit
SAMHSA: Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
CDC Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
Contact
For more info call
225-342-2540
, or
click here
.
For questions about Health Louisiana
email us
or call
1-855-229-6848
.
Select your region to find services near you.
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Sep 18, 2024
Northwest Louisiana Office of Public Health and Southern University at Shreveport to host opioid symposium
Feb 27, 2023
Region 7 Office of Public Health to host Winter Opioid Symposium
More News
CDC Opioid Guidelines & Resources
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Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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Behavioral Health
Substance Use & Addictive Disorders
OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana
OPIOIDS: The Problem and Challenge in Louisiana
Opioids, a class of drug that includes prescription pain medicines such as oxycodone, illegal drugs such as heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, have become a serious issue in Louisiana. Opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing the facts and risks before taking one. If you or someone you know has a problem with opioids, there is help available. To find addiction and recovery services near you, a friend or family member - including those covered by Medicaid - please visit
www.opioidhelpla.org
Did
You
Know?
Local Human Services Districts specialize in mental health, addiction recovery and developmental disabilities services.
Find your LGE here.
Find a Treatment Clinic
Learn more
Assessing Benefits and Harms of Opioid Therapy
Learn more
FDA Drug Safety Communication Regarding the Combined Use of Opioids & Benzodiazepines
Learn more
HOPE Council
Through its passage of Act 88, the Louisiana Legislature established the
Advisory Council on Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE Council)
to combat heroin and opioid use and abuse.
Helpful Information
Louisiana's Opioid Response Plan 2019
Expert Panel Recommendation to Address Opioid Epidemic
Anti-Opioid Voluntary Pledge
Louisiana Opioid Commission
Free SBIRT Training
For Providers
Alternative Treatment for Pain
ASAM Practice Guidelines
CMS Best Practices
Naloxone Standing Order
Opioid Toolkit
SAMHSA: Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
CDC Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
Contact
For more info call
225-342-2540
, or
click here
.
For questions about Health Louisiana
email us
or call
1-855-229-6848
.
Select your region to find services near you.
View Full Directory
Opioid News
Apr 21, 2025
Louisiana Department of Health leadership announces key initiatives
Sep 18, 2024
Northwest Louisiana Office of Public Health and Southern University at Shreveport to host opioid symposium
Feb 27, 2023
Region 7 Office of Public Health to host Winter Opioid Symposium
More News
CDC Opioid Guidelines & Resources
Prescription Opioids: What You Need to Know
Promoting Safer and More Effective Pain Management
Pregnancy and Opioid Pain Medications
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Powered by
Cicero Government