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In Ventura County, more than 200 people die each year from unintentional opioid overdoses. Prescription painkiller abuse, fentanyl and fake pills, and rising opioid overdoses are part of a nationwide crisis. Learn the signs of overdose and how to take action.
Tuolumne County has had the highest rate of prescribed opioids for over 6 years and opioid related deaths have increased more than 10 times since 2018. Illicit fentanyl surpassed prescriptions as the cause of opioid related overdoses in 2022.
Despite these grim statistics, prescription rates have improved and partnerships and efforts to prevent and treat addiction have increased with the goal to turn the tide and optimize outcomes.
There are a range of treatment services countywide, including specialized treatment services and referrals for youth and adults coping with addiction.
Safe Prescriber education addresses the opioid epidemic by training prescribers to respond before opioids are prescribed. The Tuolumne County Opioid Coalition coordinates opioid safety education activities for providers in the county.
We invite you to join us in connecting and enhancing resources to prevent and reduce overdose deaths. Together we can reduce opioid supply, reduce opioid demand, and save lives.
