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Opioid Resources and FAQ

Following are online resources to help you understand and cope with the epidemic of opioid abuse and overdoses.

Prevention

Parenting

Treatment

What is opioid withdrawal? How long does it take for someone to go through detox?
What is treatment for Substance Use Disorder? What’s the difference between different kinds of treatment? What should I expect?
How do I know if a particular treatment provider is right for me or my loved one?
How can I find local drug and alcohol treatment providers?

Recovery

Please use this form to contact the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) with any non-urgent general questions about opioids, treatment options, and overdose prevention. The form below is for residents to share thoughts and feedback about the opioid epidemic and what the ACHD can do to better assist the community during this public health crisis.

For those who need help right now, please see: Treatment Options

Please remember to include an email address in order to receive a response; comments or complaints cannot be acknowledged without an email address.

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