Prevent Unintentional Poisonings
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Prevent Overdose


We all have a role to play in stopping the drug overdose epidemic in Rhode Island.
Get the facts — learn how you can help prevent opioid addiction and overdose.



Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl test strips are easy to use tests to see if your drugs have some types of fentanyl in them.

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Get Naloxone

Naloxone (sometimes called Narcan®) is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

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Get Rid of Medications Safely

If you’re finished with a prescription medicine and you have pills left, it’s important to get rid of them safely.

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Prevent Youth Poisonings

Prescription drugs, over the counter drugs (OTCs), opioids, stimulants, and alcohol can unintentionally poison – or even hospitalize – children and youth.

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Respond to Overdose

When a person survives an overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action.

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Harm Reduction Practices

Learning to take care of yourself takes time and thought

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