Through the program, UConn students help Connecticut communities tackle the opioid crisis, from Narcan training to safe medication disposal techniques
07/23/2025
👏 Kudos to Rhode Island — starting Sept 2025, all college dorms will be stocked with Narcan. A smart step for campus safety!
Under a new state law, dorm resident advisers and housing staff must be trained to administer the overdose-reversing drugs.
07/21/2025
That is one lucky pup! 🐶 ❤️
wbko.com/2025/07/19/firefighters-revive-tiny-puppy-with-narcan-after-pup-exposed-fentanyl
Can you give naloxone to dogs? Yes! Learn more and how here: vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/naloxone
Firefighters in Washington state revived a puppy with Narcan after a fentanyl overdose.
07/21/2025
August Narcan Training for residents of New Haven! Free admission!
Hay muchas formas de recuperarte de la adicción a los opioides. Los medicamentos para el trastorno de uso de opioides (MOUD) son muy efectivos. MOUD no fomenta el uso de dr**as.
There are many paths to recovery from opioid addiction. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) have been proven to be highly effective. MOUD does not encourage drug use.
Conducir bajo la influencia de opioides no es seguro, ni para ti, ni para otros. Nunca conduzcas después de consumir opioides, alcohol, ma*****na o cualquier combinación de sustancias.
liveloud.org/stay-safe
05/19/2025
Driving under the influence of opioids is not safe—for you or others. Never drive after taking opioids, alcohol, cannabis or any combination of substances.
La ingestión accidental de fentanilo u otras sustancias puede ser letal para los niños. Si usas dr**as, por favor haz de tu hogar un ambiente seguro. Infórmate sobre almacenamiento seguro y limpieza para proteger a los niños.
Quédate seguro en casa. liveloud.org/stay-safe
05/12/2025
Accidental ingestion of fentanyl or other substances can be fatal to children. If you use drugs, please make your home a safe environment. Learn about safe storage and clean-up to protect children.
Los medicamentos para el trastorno de uso de opioides (MOUD) salvan vidas. MOUD alivia los síntomas de abstinencia y puede prevenir sobredosis. MOUD no fomenta el uso de dr**as. De hecho, está comprobado que es efectivo para prevenir que las personas vuelvan a usar dr**as. MOUD funciona.
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The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) launched LiveLoud, a marketing and outreach campaign aimed at raising awareness about treatment options available for opioid use disorder (OUD). LiveLoudhopes to reduce stigma and engage people who are actively using he**in or misusing prescription opioids into recovery.
General Information
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance use disorder prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.
Policy
DMHAS welcomes you to share your comments, thoughts and experiences on its social media sites. We encourage those who post on this site to be respectful and courteous to others. We do not offer medical advice in response to comments posted or messages sent
to social media sites, and encourage visitors who are seeking medical help to consult a professional. If you are experiencing a crisis or medical emergency, please dial or text 911. DMHAS reserves the right to hide or remove comments which are abusive, defamatory, spam, use profanity or advertise commercial products.