TALK TO A FRIEND OR

TRUSTED ADULT

They are close to you because they

care about you–let them do that.

SEE A GUIDANCE COUSELOR

OR YOUR FAMILY DOCTOR

They know what you are going through

and will talk to you confi dentially about

anything going on.

CALL OUR FREE HOTLINE

(877) 266-8222

The Camden County Addiction Task Force is here to help you. We are a group of students, parents, teachers, civic organizations, medical professionals, public health providers, law enforcement and community leaders. Our mission is to increase awareness of prescription opiate abuse, heroin abuse, and addiction and reduce the demand for heroin and prescription drugs.We promote available resources for help and support the development of additional resourcesto treat and prevent addiction to heroinand prescription drugs.

Rx Disposal

Camden County offers many opportunities throughout the year for the safe and convenient disposal of prescription drugs. For dates and locations near you visitaddictions.camdencounty.com

Informative Sources

• Drug Enforcement Administration • National Institute on Drug Abuse• Drugfreenj.org• Drugabuse.gov

youwilllose.

everything.

GET THE FACTS &HELP YOU NEED TOSAVE YOURSELF, YOURFRIENDS OR YOUR FAMILY.

no onecan controladdiction.

(NOT EVEN YOU)

It is often assumed that drug abusers lack morals or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. You may think it’s okay to take pills just to “party” since they’re prescribed for people anyway, but don’t fool yourself–these drugs are highly addictive. And, if heroin is involved, you

are going down a one-way street. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is diffi cult, even for those who are ready to do so. Drugs contain chemicals that tap into the brain’s communication system and disrupt the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information. You won’t have any control over the situation.

Program and design provided by the Camden CountyBoard Of Freeholders Addiction Task Force

These drugs will make you pay.

READY TO LOSE YOUR FRIENDS?

Your life may never be the same again, for

you or anyone you care about. These drugs do

nothing but tear families and worlds apart.

AND YOUR FREEDOM?

State and federal penalties are heavy when

it comes to jail time, fi nancial fi nes, and

mandatory drug and detox programs for anyone

caught using or distributing.

HELP? INFO?(877) 266−8222EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

HELP? INFO?(877) 266−8222EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Get Help!

Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine. It affects the brain’s pleasure systems and interferes with the brain’s ability to perceive pain. It can be injected or smoked in a cigarette or pipe.

Some of these drugs are opioids, or narcotics, which can enhance, slow down, or alter brain activity. They come as multi-colored tablets and capsules; some can be in liquid form. They are swallowed and may be injected when abused. Common drugs are Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, Mebaral, Quaaludes, Xanax and Valium, Nembutal, Codeine, OxyContin, Percocet, and Vicodin.

Restlessness

Muscle and bone pain

Drug craving

Insomnia

Diarrhea and vomitingCold fl ashes with goose bumpsKicking movements

Note that sudden withdrawal by heavily dependent users who are in poor health can be fatal.

the big ugly picture

Heroin

Prescription DrugsSigns +Symptoms

Here’s how opiates will ruinyour life Side

Effects Withdrawal

(VERY)

Depression of nervous system

Slurred speech

Constricted pupils

Droopy eyelids

Vomiting

Constipation

Impaired night vision

Impaired memory & judgement

Impaired coordination

Irritability

Stressed respiratory system

Paranoid and suicidal thoughts

Collapsed veins

Infection of the heart lining and veins

Cellulites

Liver disease

Clogged veins

Cell death in vital organs

Risk of overdose

Potential for heart attack

Potential for lethal seizures

Physical dependence

don’t be a part of it.HELP? INFO?(877) 266−8222EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Go to addictions.camdencounty.comfor more helpful information and downloads