Hey there! 👋 Have you ever heard of opioids? Don’t worry if you haven’t; let’s learn about it together!
What are opioids? 🤔
Opioids are a type of medicine that doctors sometimes give to people to help with really bad pain. 🩹 They can be helpful when used correctly, but they can also be dangerous if not used carefully.
What’s happening in America? 🇺🇸
In America, there’s something called the opioid crisis. This means that many people have been getting sick or hurt because they’re using too many opioids or using them without a doctor’s help. 😟
Can you imagine a tiny pharmacy in a small town giving out millions of pills? That’s been happening! Some places have been giving out more pills than there are people living there. 😮
Sometimes, ads for these strong medicines even show up during kids’ TV shows! 📺 It’s important to remember that not everything you see on TV is safe for everyone.
Why is this important? 🌟
It’s super important to use medicines the right way. Taking medicine that’s not meant for you or taking too much can be very dangerous. 🚫
What can you do? 🤝
- Always talk to a trusted adult before taking any medicine. 👩👩👦
- Ask questions if you’re unsure about a medicine. ❓
- Help spread the word about using medicine safely. 🗣️
By learning about the opioid crisis, we can help keep ourselves and others safe. Let’s look out for each other! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
