Greensboro, like cities across the United States, faces issues related to substance abuse every day. The rise in opioid abuse, increased heroin addiction, and the introduction of new illegal drugs add to this problem. 

Each week, Greensboro first responders treat dozens of people who have overdosed on prescription or illegal drugs. Police, Fire, and EMS carry NARCAN ®, a medication administered as an emergency measure to treat potentially fatal opioid overdoses.

For Parents, the resource "Parent’s Guide to Fentanyl" was designed by Drug Rehab Services (DRS) to help individuals learn more about this drug and provide tips to help educate children. The resource includes: Tips for Parents Information on Fentanyl Online Safety Tools Helpful Videos & Articles. 

If you are with someone when they overdose, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Under NC law, you and the overdose victim will be protected from prosecution under certain conditions. What is most important is that the victim receive potentially life-saving care.

Looking for free self-help resources with alcohol addiction?  Click HERE.

Report suspected drug activity by calling 9-1-1 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.