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Hazelden Publishing's What You Need to Know video series provides detailed information about the most widespread and addictive substances, including opioids, methamphetamine, nicotine, and more. Each volume in the series can be used as a standalone tool or combined with other volumes and treatment curricula.
The first in the series, Opioids, debuted in 2019. Now, we've updated the language and approaches to match the constantly evolving landscape.
Discover the new enhancements in our updated Opioids volume:
- Benefit from a consistent user experience across all our What You Need to Know products.
- Explore an extended medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) section.
- Gain deeper insights from expanded educational content on fentanyl.
- Watch new videos with leading experts regarding today's challenges.
Opioids: What You Need to Know blends insights, historical background, and actionable information about the evolution and impact of opioids. Through a combination of expert perspectives and practical tools, this product empowers users to address opioid misuse effectively and promote hope and healing.
The product provides information on where individuals can turn for assistance, offers insight into use assessment, and shows you how to adopt healthy strategies. It is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, specialists, correctional facilities, and community or educational groups.
The updated video consists of the following segments:
- Opioids Defined
- A Brief History of Opioids
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Overdose and Withdrawal
- Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
- Stigma
- Prevention
- Getting Help
You'll receive a flash drive containing a variety of resources, including a full facilitator guide, packed with background info, prep instructions and discussion questions. You'll also receive ready-to-print participant fact sheets to help bring the content to life. For broader accessibility, subtitles are available in English or Spanish.
Updated in 2026, Opioids: What You Need to Know is a substance-specific educational video with expert interviews, a historical timeline and practical tools. Get insights into assessing substance use and developing healthy strategies for long-term healing. Available in English and Spanish subtitles.
