{"id":1604,"date":"2024-10-28T14:22:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/?page_id=1604"},"modified":"2024-10-31T15:12:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T19:12:21","slug":"addiction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Addiction Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.<\/h3>\n
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At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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People may be addicted to a substance to the point that it takes over their life and continue using the substance even when they know it causes problems.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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If your substance use is starting to cause you harm or lead to consequences, then you may be engaging in substance misuse.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Many people who could benefit from treatment for substance use and addiction do not seek them out often because of stigma attached to it. Watch this video to understand the stigma around substance use and ways you can start to prevent it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Some people have a higher risk for opioid addiction than others. If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid use, help is available. Explore resources to start your recovery journey or learn how to offer support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Naloxone is a very powerful antidote to opioid overdose.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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If you are struggling with substance use, there are practical steps you can take to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Over 2,000 self-help resources for addition -- various topics, assessments, tools, and mental health resources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Are you or\u00a0someone you love struggling with addiction? Take the first step toward recovery.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Feeling concerned about a loved one dealing with addiction is completely normal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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