What are Opioids?

Opioids are drugs most commonly prescribed for acute, short-term pain, post-surgery recovery, or for cancer patients. You may know them by names such as: Oxycodone, Vicodin, Codeine, Morphine, and Fentanyl.

Click on the tiles below to explore more information regarding opioids, overdose prevention and additional resources. 

Video information

Narcan

• Narcan video by Dr. Luu, Health Officer for Sutter County and Yuba County

Fentanyl

• Fentanyl - The Real Deal (Safety Recommendations for First Responders)
• Real Deal on Fentanyl - Youth Fentanyl Awareness (short video)