Think SMART Oklahoma: An in-depth look at Oklahoma's opioid epidemic

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Safe Solutions

Meeting today’s opioid challenge with safe solutions to everyday problems, including safe medicine storage and disposal practices.
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Medical Education

Connecting providers to resources in order to enhance skill sets and continue medical education around safe opioid prescribing, dependency risk assessment, and treatment options.
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Awareness

In order to improve the health of Oklahomans, as well as promote the need for community and state policy change, it’s essential to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription opioid use for non-medical purposes.
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Restoring Life

No matter the circumstance behind an opioid overdose, the journey of Restoring Life begins with naloxone and continues on to meet the behavioral health care needs of fatal and non- fatal overdose victims, their families and their community.
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Transform Policy

Transforming policy begins with you, reaching a friend or colleague who pays it forward, until legislators begin to make changes to positively impact their constituents. Lawmakers often say a few good emails or calls can drive their decisions to change policy. Will one come from you?
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ABOUT THINK SMART OKLAHOMA

When it comes to prescription drugs, it’s time to think SMART, Oklahoma.

As a state, we are making good progress in the fight against the national opioid epidemic. But we cannot rest on recent success. We must continue to fight with the greatest tool we possess… our intelligence.

We have all experienced what life can throw our way, and sometimes, the results are painful. So, when life happens, be responsible and remember think SMART, OK?

Providers, patients, and caregivers can make a few lifesaving choices now to practice SMART pain management. We can make a difference together.

Start your journey today!

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