"IT STARTED WITH... A sports injury. A surgery. A car accident."
Seem impossible? More than two opioid overdoses happen every day in Anne Arundel County. There's a neighbor, coworker, friend or family member who needs help climbing out of addiction. That climb begins here.
If you or someone you care about is hooked on heroin, prescription drugs or other opioids, get help today. You can go to any Annapolis or Anne Arundel County fire or police station 24/7 for treatment resources.
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Heroin, Fentanyl & Other Opioids: Facts
Opioids [ˈō-pē-ˌȯid] noun
Prescription painkillers, such as fentanyl, oxycodone and hydrocodone, and illegal drugs, such as heroin.
Opioids are highly addictive drugs that can have dangerous side effects and can cause overdose and death. Here is a helpful Prescription Opioid Safety Checklist.
Opioids are the cause of a current epidemic in Anne Arundel County. More than two opioid overdoses happen daily in Anne Arundel County.
Treatment & Recovery Services
The Not My Child Guide
Note: Not My Child, a county substance misuse awareness and prevention program for parents, families and communities, is currently under modification.
Recovery Support Services Program
- Works with Anne Arundel County clients in substance misuse treatment to obtain the resources and skills they need to transition successfully from treatment to sustained recovery.
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Substance Abuse Treatment Referral & Resource Line
410-222-0117
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Provides information on substance abuse treatment resources.
SAMHSA's National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
- Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance use disorders and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
410-222-0117 (Weekdays)
Overdose Response (Naloxone) Training
Visit https://aahealth.org/events/oort/ or call 410-222-1937 to register for free online training and a free intranasal naloxone kit, which reverses an opioid overdose and helps prevent death. Now anyone can get naloxone at Maryland pharmacies without a prescription.
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations
Prescription Medication Disposal Program 24 Hours Daily, 7 Days a Week
Drop off your expired, unwanted and unused medication safely in Police Department deposit boxes at these locations:
Monday–Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Drop-Off Boxes
ACCEPTED:
Remove personal information from original container. No questions asked.
- Prescriptions
- Prescription Patches
- Prescription Medications
- Prescription Ointments
- Over-the-Counter Medications
- Vitamins
- Samples
- Medication for Pets
NOT ACCEPTED:
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Inhalers
- Aerosol Cans
- Lotions, Liquids or Over-the-Counter Ointments
- Medication from Businesses or Clinics
- Needles (Sharps)
- Thermometers