Opioid Risk Awareness
Opioid Use and Dental Care
Opioid pain medication may be prescribed to help with tooth pain. This type of medication can be addictive. Be informed by talking to your dentist or doctor before taking the medication. Click on the links below to understand how to prevent problems, safely take, store and discard medication. You may even find that there is a non-opioid pain relief that will work better.
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids | FDA
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Facts
- An individual’s genetic background, personal environment, adverse childhood experiences or mental health condition can increase the risk of developing a SUD.
- SUD is a medical condition not a moral issue.
- Opioids can be addictive even if taken for a short period of time.
- 200+ people a day die from opioid over-use every day in the United States.
Stigma Reduction | Stop Overdose | CDC
Understanding Addiction to Support Recovery | Stop Overdose | CDC
Recovery is Possible
Anyone can become addicted to opioids or other substances. There are many types of treatment options and recovery plans available. Overcoming a SUD is not always as simple as resisting the use of drugs. Find the treatment that will work best for you.
Recovery is Possible: Know the Options | Rx Awareness | CDC
Opioid Treatment Program Directory
National Hotline for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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A newsletter with tips and information to improve your oral health.
Dental benefits are provided by California Dental Network. California Dental Network does business as DentaQuest. Throughout this webpage, California Dental Network is referred to as DentaQuest.
California Dental Network is licensed by the California Department of Managed Health Care under the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act, which is one of the most comprehensive regulatory programs in the United States. Information about the Department of Managed Health Care and the plans they regulate can be found on their website at www.dmhc.ca.gov.
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