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OPIOID USE DISORDER

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EVEN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

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Know The Dangers is a resource from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (MN DHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and other state partners.

Our goal is to provide everyone in Minnesota with facts, risks, resources, and personal stories about substance use.

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The world of substances is changing, and it is important to stay ahead. New substances are creating challenges for everyone. Stay informed to protect yourself and others.

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ZIP code 55411 in North Minneapolis is among the few places in the country where opioid-related ER visits have dropped in recent years. Why? Because neighbors show up for each other and prove that a community’s grassroots response to the opioid crisis can save people’s lives.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) are FDA-approved drugs used to treat opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths. But there are many misconceptions.

The Minnesota Department of Health’s new video series makes it easy to understand what MOUD is, how it works, and why it matters.

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