Branch County Substance Abuse Task Force

Help a person who may be struggling with addiction.
If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
https://findtreatment.gov/
You may also reach out to Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health at 1-800-721-0353 or by visiting https://www.swmbh.org/members/access/
Pines Behavioral Health Services offers a full range of outpatient treatment options as well. Learn more by calling 517-279-8404, or by visiting https://www.pinesbhs.org/

It is very dangerous to combine opioids with other drugs, especially those that cause drowsiness.
Risks increase when your medication is combined with:
• Alcohol and/or other sedatives
• Benzodiazepines (also known as “benzos” and include diazepam and alprazolam)
• Other opioids (prescription or illicit, including he**in)
Talk to your doctor about any other medications you are using. Ask about the serious side effects (like excessive sleepiness, shallow breathing, or craving more of the medication). Call a doctor or go to the hospital if you experience these symptoms.

Some of these options may actually work better and have fewer risks and side effects. Depending on the type of pain you are experiencing, options may include:1
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (Advil®)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy – a psychological, goal-directed approach in which patients learn how to modify physical, behavioral, and emotional triggers of pain and stress
• Exercise therapy, including physical therapy
• Nonopioid pain medications including some medications originally developed for depression or seizures
• Interventional therapies (injections)
• Exercise and weight loss
• Other therapies such as acupuncture and massage