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Helping Our Community Fight the Opioid Abuse Epidemic

Published by City of Tempe | City of Tempe | Metadata Last Checked: February 07, 2026 | Last Modified: 2020-11-23T23:16:20.000Z
The opioid abuse epidemic is a growing concern and has far reaching effects on society. Government agencies are addressing opioid abuse in various ways. This story map application introduces key facts about the opioid abuse crisis and provides related data and resources for getting help and preventing opioid medication misuse.Story Content Includes:What is the Opioid Abuse Epidemic?What are Opioids?History of the EpidemicThe Science of AddictionWhat is the Role of Heroin and Fentanyl in the Opioid Crisis? ​A National Epidemic and Local CrisisThe City of TempeRisk FactorsSigns and Symptoms of Opioid AbuseNaloxone Distribution LocationsDrug Drop Off LocationsTreatment ResourcesRemember those We've LostResources & Acknowledgements

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