Topic outline
Let's Talk About Opioids Online Wokshop
In this virtual workshop, you will watch a series of 6 videos that discuss the following:
- An Introduction to Opioids
- The Risks of Using Opioids
- The Unique Risks for Justice Involved People
- Synthetic Opioids and Their Risks
- Opioid Safety
- Signs of an Overdose and How to Prevent It
After each video there is a short quiz. You will not be graded on the quiz and your answers do not impact completion on this course. They are there for you to test yourself and see what you learned.
Introduction to Opioids
In video 1, you will learn about the types of prescription and other opioids.. You will also learn about non-opioid medicines for pain.
URL: 1The Risks of Taking Opioids: Tolerance, Dependence, Addiction, and Using with Other Drugs
In video 2, you will learn about the risk of tolerance, dependence, and addiction when using opioids. You will also learn about the risks of using opioids with other drugs.
URL: 1Unique Risks for Justice Involved People
In video 3, you will learn why people who have been incarcerated are more at risk for both using opioids and for overdosing.
URL: 1Synthetic Opioids and Their Risks
In Video 4, you will learn more about synthetic opioids, what they are, and why they are so dangerous.
URL: 1Opioid Safety
In video 5, You will learn how to reduce the risks of dying from an opioid overdose. You will also learn how to keep others safe by correctly storing and disposing of unused opioids.
URL: 1Signs of an Overdose and How to Prevent It
In video 6, you will learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose and what to do if someone is overdosing.
URL: 1Lesson: 1