Opioid Fast Facts for Parents

Authors

Timothy Keady, Utah State UniversityFollow
Paige Wray, Utah State UniversityFollow
Katie Zaman
Gabriela Murza, Utah State University
Gabriel Glissmeyer
Elizabeth Elsmore
Maren Wright Wright Voss, Utah State UniversityFollow
Suzanne Prevedel, Utah State UniversityFollow
Sandra H. Sulzer, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

10-18-2021

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

This fact sheet explains what opioids are and how they are used--or misused, which can lead to opioid use disorder (OUD). The information provided can help parents understand what questions to ask if a doctor prescribes opioids, and ways parents can safeguard their child against opioid misuse. It also includes ideas for managing an emergency, namely, using naloxone to address overdose.

Recommended Citation

Keady, Timothy; Wray, Paige; Zaman, Katie; Murza, Gabriela; Glissmeyer, Gabriel; Elsmore, Elizabeth; Voss, Maren Wright Wright; Prevedel, Suzanne; and Sulzer, Sandra H., "Opioid Fast Facts for Parents" (2021). All Current Publications. Paper 2238.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2238