Identifying drug use and addiction can be difficult. Behaviors and signs will differ from person-to-person and are dependent on the drug of choice.
Prescription drugs such as oxycodone and morphine, as well as illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl, all belong to a group of drugs called opioids. Opioid use and abuse will cause people to exhibit many physical symptoms. These are: drowsiness, intermittent nodding off, passing out, and/or constricted/pin-point pupils. Minimizing access to opioids for drug users and those at-risk for addiction is a necessary step in prevention.
Identification Resources and Information:
- Warning Signs of Drug Use and Addiction
- Information About Types and Sources of Drugs
- Minimizing Access to Drugs
- Disposing of Medications Properly
Warning Signs of Drug Use and Addiction
For Parents
10 Common Signs of Opiate Addiction
For Self
Information About Types and Sources of Drugs
Drug Photos for Identification
Pillbox (National Library of Medicine)
Opiates
Opium.org: A Comprehensive List of Opiates
Fentanyl
Minimizing Access to Drugs
Lock the Cabinet: Teens Get Prescriptions from Friends, Family
Disposing of Medications Properly
How to safely dispose of household pharmaceutical waste
Information about mail-back and take-back programs and drop locations.
Locate a Drop Box Location Near You
Find a Prescription Drop Box Near You
List of Registered Sharps Collection Stations in Wisconsin
Opioid Overdose Prevention Resources for the Milwaukee Community 