Printable Resources
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 Drug Guide for Parents (English and Spanish) | General information on a variety of drugs and how parents can identify drug abuse to keep their teens safe. Source: Partnership to End Addiction, formerly the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. |
 Opioid Medication: A Risk for Children and Teens | Statistics on the likelihood of a child or teen consuming opioid medication and suggestions for parents on how to prevent such consumption. Source: Children's Safety Network |
 Preventing Teen Abuse of Prescription | Factsheet on teen prescription drug abuse that outlines why teens turn to drug abuse, how they acquire drugs, and what parents can do to protect their kids. Source: Partnership to End Addiction, formerly the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. |
| Important information on how opioid use during pregnancy can adversely affect the baby and steps to ensure safety with opioid use during pregnancy. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. | |
 Fresh Start Recovery Center Brochure | A brochure about Fresh Start - a free program that allows mothers with substance use disorder to receive treatment without being separated from their children. |
 Liv Pregnancy App | The Liv pregnancy app allows mothers, or soon to be mothers, to take charge and keep track of their health during and after pregnancy, brought to you by the Indiana Department of Health and Labor of Love. |
| Four tips for handling substance use to improve the health during pregnancy. Source: National Perinatal Association. |
How to Care for a Baby with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) | Information about and appropriate language for dealing with situations in which a baby is experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Sources: Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction and the National Perinatal Association. |
 Breastfeeding and Substance Use Traffic Light | A handout for new mothers that explains which substances that they may continue to use (green), those that should be used with caution (yellow) and those that should not be used (red) during the time that they are breastfeeding. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Indiana's Opioid Epidemic: What Parents Need to Know | A handout specifically tailored for parents on what actions they can take to help prevent their children from misusing opioids. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Student Athletes and Prescription Medications | A handout tailored for parents of students athletes on what actions they can take to help prevent their children from misusing prescription medications. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
| Information on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and drug use can be connected to teen violence and dating. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Tips for Teens: The Truth About Opioids | This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of opioid use. The fact sheet also helps to dispel common myths about opioids. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) |
| This fact sheet for teens provides facts about opioids. It describes short- and long-term effects and lists signs of opioid use. The fact sheet also helps to dispel common myths about opioids. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). Spanish Version. |
Data
 Stats Explorer | Step-by-step instructions on how to use Stats Explorer to find the Indiana-specific data you are looking for. Source: Indiana Department of Health |
 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome | Data on the increase of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) since 2000 and the costs of having a newborn with NAS. Source: National Institute of Health (NIH). |
 Indiana State Prescribing Map | State-by-state comparison of opioid prescribing rates in 2016. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 CDC Vital Signs Opioid Overdoses | CDC data on opioid-related overdoses in emergency departments across America. Suggestions on how to collectively prevent opioid-related overdoses are also provided. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Opioid Use in Indiana: Marion County | A factsheet about opioid use in Indiana, with a special focus on Marion County. Source: Richard Fairbanks Foundation. |
 The Drug Overdose Epidemic in Indiana: Behind the Numbers | Created by the Indiana State Dept. of Health's Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention, this report provides useful and pertinent data to Indiana residents and community leaders to promote dialogue about overdose deaths and substance use disorder disease prevention in their communities to improve the health of all Hoosiers. |
For Indiana county-specific mortality and INSPECT data reports, please click here.
First Responders
 Officer Safety Alert- Carfentanil | Safety information for law enforcement and emergency responders regarding the synthetic opioid carfentanil. Source: Drug Enforcement Administration. |
 Fentanyl Safety Recommendations | Safety information for law enforcement and emergency responders regarding the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Source: Drug Enforcement Administration. |
 Narcan Quick Start Guide | Step-by-step instructions on how to respond to an overdose and administer Narcan. Source: Adapt Pharma |
 Naloxone Atomizer Instructions | Step-by-step instructions on how to assemble and administer the naloxone atomizer. |
 First Responder Precautions for Unknown Opioids | General precautions that all first responders should follow when coming into contact with a suspected opioid. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 First Responder Compassion Fatigue | Information on how to identify and combat compassion fatigue among first responders. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Naloxone Reporting Requirements for First Responders | Indiana code for naloxone reporting requirements for first responders. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 First Responder Self-Care | Information for first responders regarding self-care best practices. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
General Public
 9 Facts about Addiction People Usually Get Wrong | Nine important facts are provided to help clear up misinformation about addiction so that you can be better prepared to help someone struggling with substance abuse. Source: Partnership to End Addiction, formerly the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. |
 Indiana Syringe Service Programs FAQ | A list of FAQs regarding syringe service and harm reduction programs, including what defines a syringe program, how they fit into harm reduction, and how they reduce drug use. Source: Indiana Department of Health. |
 Syringe Service Program Facts | Facts on the availability, participation, and opportunity for intervention for syringe service programs in the State of Indiana. Source: Indiana Department of Health. |
| Information on how syringe service programs not only benefit the person struggling with substance user disorder, but also the entire community. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
 Prescription Safety | A list of possible questions to ask your physician when being prescribed opioids. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
 Preventing Fentanyl Overdose | Information on fentanyl, tips for avoiding fentanyl, what to do in fentanyl overdose situation, and more. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Important Information About Naloxone | Information on naloxone, how to identify an opioid overdose, what to do in that situation, and more. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
| Information about naloxone and why first responders and individuals likely to witness an opioid overdose should carry naloxone. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. | |
 Paying for Naloxone | Information on the cost of naloxone depending on your insurance carrier. Additionally, information is also provided on how to acquire naloxone for free. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
| A flyer that advertises what a naloxone training consists of and where to find a naloxone training near you. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Indiana Naloxone Legislation | Information on the various Indiana Codes pertaining to naloxone acquisition and use. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Naloxone Myths Debunked | Debunking many of the myths that are associated with naloxone to reassure that it is safe, accessible, and effective. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
| An overview of Aaron’s law and the Good Samaritan law as it relates to opioid overdoses, along with the requirements needed to receive protection under these laws. Sources: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), IUPUI Richard Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana Department of Health, Overdose Lifeline and Community Health Engagement and Equity Research (CHEER). |
| Information for entities on the requirements of selling or distributing naloxone. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
| A poster that encourages lay responders to administer naloxone and call 911 in the event of an opioid overdose. The poster also explains the basic tenets of Aaron's Law. Sources: Research Jam, Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), IUPUI Richard Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana Department of Health, Overdose Lifeline and Community Health Engagement and Equity Research (CHEER). |
 Know the O Facts OUD Factsheet | Experts provide opioid use disorder facts for a better understanding of how to tackle it. Source: Next Level Recovery: Know the Facts. |
 Know the O Facts Help Reduce Stigma | A list of common language terms related to the opioid epidemic that can be replaced by more appropriate terms to help reduce stigma. Source: Next Level Recovery: Know the Facts. |
| A list of common language terms related to the opioid epidemic that can be replaced by more appropriate terms to help reduce stigma. Spanish Version. Source: Next Level Recovery: Know the Facts. |
 Know the O Facts Brochure | A map of opioid treatment programs in Indiana, and a list of common language terms related to the opioid epidemic that can be replaced by more appropriate terms to help reduce stigma. Source: Next Level Recovery: Know the Facts. |
 Safe Medicine Storage | Information on how to safely store your medicine at home and the risks of not storing your medicine safely. Source: Safe Kids Worldwide. |
 Safe Medicine Storage, Spanish | Information on how to safely store your medicine at home and the risks of not storing your medicine safely. Spanish Version. Source: Safe Kids Worldwide. |
 What to do if Your Medication is Not Working | Information on what to do if your medication is not working properly. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). |
| A list of commonly prescribed opioids. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). |
 Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health | A comparison of the relationship between substance use disorder and mental illness. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 Family and Social Services Administration Resources | Substance abuse recovery resources provided by the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). |
 Opioids Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during a crystal methamphetamine related overdose. |
 Alcohol Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during an alcohol related overdose |
 Depressants Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during a depressant related overdose. |
 Psychoactive Substances Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during a psychoactive substance related overdose. |
 Stimulants Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during a stimulant related overdose. |
 Methamphetamine Fact Sheet - International Overdose Awareness | A fact sheet put together by the International Overdose Awareness campaign. The fact sheet has information on appropriate responses and signs to look for during a crystal methamphetamine related overdose. |
Medical Professionals
 The Opioid Epidemic and Smoking | A comparison of the opioid epidemic and smoking to encourage those prescribing opioids to also take tobacco use into account. Source: Smoking Cessation Leadership Center. |
 CDC Guidelines for Prescribers: Chronic Pain | A short overview of the CDC opioid prescribing guidelines for chronic pain. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
 Indiana RX Guidelines Comparison of CDC vs. Indiana Prescribing Guidelines | A comparison of the CDC opioid prescribing guidelines for chronic pain and and the Indiana opioid prescribing rule. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
 CDC Opioid Prescribing App for Prescribers | The opioid prescribing app makes it easier for prescribers to apply prescribing recommendations into clinical practice. Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
 Pharmacists and naloxone: Let's talk about it! | Information specifically tailored to pharmacists on the best ways to talk to patients about naloxone. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
 IDOH Brochure: Overdose Prevention Collaboration Programs | This brochure explains how collaborative efforts within the ISDH are working to reduce the harms and increase the prevention of opioid misuse. Source: Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. |
Contact Information:
Carrie Bennett
Drug Overdose Prevention Program Director, Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention
cbennett1@isdh.in.gov
317-232-1392
Page last updated 2/14/2022
