REMS on the Air Podcast
The REMS TA Center's Podcast Library contains a collection of episodes designed to support your school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness initiatives.
REMS on the Air Podcast
Opioid Abuse and Misuse Prevention and Intervention in Schools
The REMS TA Center describes school-based prevention and intervention methods and provides an overview of the presence of opioids in schools. This episode addresses the following questions:
- What is opioid abuse and misuse?
- What ramifications does opioid abuse have on individuals and communities?
- What methods of opioid misuse exist?
- How can schools prepare for opioid overdoses using the six-step planning process?
- What is an Opioid Overdose Annex, and how can schools create one?
- What REMS TA Center and other resources exist to provide support on this topic?
REMS TA Center Resources
Addressing Adversarial and Human-Caused Threats That May Impact Students, Staff, and Visitors (Web Page)
Fentanyl and Opioids: Preventing Overdoses and Related Emergencies at K-12 and Higher Education Campuses (Fact Sheet)
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