Over the last few years the Opioid Crisis has overwhelmed our communities across the Nation and around the world. Overdose deaths in the United States involving opioids have increased significantly. The graph below provided by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), indicates Opioid-involved overdose deaths rose from 21,088 in 2010 to 47,600 in 2017 … Continue reading Fentanyl
This free toolkit was created to give all those engaged in youth drug prevention effective strategies, activities, and ideas to implement during Red Ribbon Week that are based on prevention science and research to help reduce youth substance use.
Parents face unique challenges, and there are resources to help. Below is a list of parenting resources offered in Utah County. A few are in person, but most are online, including some downloadable courses you can take by yourself without an instructor. We will update this list as class availability changes. Last updated: 12/04/2025 Class … Continue reading FREE Parenting Classes
Where can I get Naloxone? Low-Cost Naloxone Your Local Pharmacy: The Utah Naloxone Standing Order allows pharmacists to give naloxone to anyone without a prescription. You can still get a prescription from a healthcare provider if you prefer. Sometimes a healthcare provider will prescribe naloxone with an opioid prescription. Getting a naloxone prescription may help … Continue reading Naloxone – Save a Life
As parents and guardians, you play a powerful role in helping your child succeed-both in and out of school! Every two years, the SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey provides valuable insights into what challenges Utah County youth are experiencing. One key risk factor that shows up in the data is low commitment to … Continue reading Support Your Child’s Success: Free Parenting Flyers
This page is designed to provide school staff with easy access to prevention and treatment resources for tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, prescription drugs, mental health, and more. We hope these resources will support you in your important work with youth and parents. Thank you for your dedication to our youth! Tobacco See Through the Vape- A … Continue reading School Resources
Did you know that Utah has an educational and media campaign to combat underage marijuana misuse? It’s called Gray Matters! What is Gray Matter? Gray matter is the part of the brain responsible for critical thinking, creativity, and analysis. This area continues to develop until the early to mid-20s. Misusing marijuana before the brain has … Continue reading Preventing Underage Marijuana Misuse
Thank you to our opinion leaders for attending our Annual Opinion Leader 2022 Dinner! Our amazing OUTRAGE! Youth Advocacy Group chose the theme of "Back to the Future." We can have a future where no teens misuse drugs and alcohol by working together. For your reference, we have our drug prevention statistics and action items … Continue reading Opinion Leader 2022 Stats and Action Items
¿Dónde puedo obtener la Naloxona? Naxalona bajo en costo Su farmacia local: La Orden Permanente de Naloxona de Utah permite a los farmacéuticos dispensar naloxona a cualquier persona sin receta médica. Si lo prefiere, aún puede obtener una receta de un profesional de la salud. Una receta puede ayudar a que su seguro médico cubra … Continue reading Naloxona- Salva una vida
Opciones de bajo riesgo para el manejo de dolor Hable con su médico sobre las formas de controlar o aliviar el dolor posparto. Aquí hay algunas opciones que podrían recomendar: Ibuprofeno (Motrin) y acetaminofén (Tylenol) Actividad ligera (caminar) Aerosoles anestésicos como Dermoplast Compresas empapadas con hamamelis como Tucks Baños de asiento (sentarse a unas pocas … Continue reading Manejo de dolor despues del parto
Safe Kids Utah County Safe Kids Utah county is a non-profit coalition working to make Utah County a safer place for children (ages 0 to 19) by preventing unintentional injuries and fatalities. We provide education and resources to all residents of Utah County. Some of those resources are car seat checks and classes; bike rodeos … Continue reading Safe Kids Utah County
Low-Risk Pain Management Options Talk to your doctor about ways to manage or relieve your postpartum pain. Here are a few options they might recommend: Ibuprofen (Motrin®) & acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Light activity (walking) Numbing sprays such as Dermoplast® Witch-hazel pads such as Tucks® Sitz baths (sitting in a few inches of warm water) Cold pack/heating … Continue reading Postpartum Pain Management
Addict II Athlete is a nonprofit which offers support group meetings, education, and resources for those affected by mental health and addiction issues. This action-orientated community based organization assists those in recovery as well as family, friends and community members. We have been around for over 10 years helping thousands of individuals and families in recovery.
