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1. Sharing is not caring when it comes to drugs. #trashthepain and dispose of old pills properly at these locations: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ 2. Got drugs? Participate in your local #TAKEBACK Campaign. Click the link to find locations near you to #trashthepain and #TossTheExtras: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback 3. Did you know that UT has 7th highest drug overdose rate in the U.S? Click this link to fight the #UtahEpidemic : http://www.opidemic.org 4. Give hugs not drugs. Do your part to stop the #UtahEpidemic! #TossTheExtras http://www.opidemic.org/take-action/ 5. If you use drugs, don't do it alone. Save a friend from an overdose with Naloxone. #nalaxonesaveslives http://www.opidemic.org/overdose/#signs-and-symptoms 6. 80% of heroin users got their start with prescription drug addiction. Learn more about the #UtahEpidemic at http://www.opidemic.org/. 7. Nearly 60% of Utahns prescribed opioids had extras; only 27% got rid of them. Don't be that 27%! #trashthepain https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ 8. Many people are affected by opioid use daily. Listen to Amber’s story to learn more about the #UtahEpidemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDZ9ZJnquWk#action=share 

9. Only 1 in 10 people with a substance abuse disorder receive treatment. Click link to find help. #trashthepain #opidemic


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