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AROUND EDMOND Can you believe it?! School has started we only had
show your support!
a few days of temperatures over 100 and an amazing
In Life Happens, Edmond Family Counseling gives
amount of rain that has made this one of the most
information on the heroin issue gripping the country.
enjoyable summers we can remember in our 10 years
And yes, it is a thing in our town and in the OKC
in Edmond. I think because it was such nice weather,
metro area, and this issue is a topic that needs to be
it really made the summer go by faster.
discussed as kids and young adults are heading back
We are excited to see what the fall holds and
to school. Those that have had issue with prescription
there will be at least 2 more Heard on Hurd events
drugs that had opiants in them, because of the high
in Downtown Edmond to enjoy, the third Saturday
cost, are now turning to heroin, that is seemingly
of both September and October! If you haven’t been
priced less that marijuana. It’s a conversation that
to one of these community oriented street festivals
needs to be started in our town or any town, because
yet, be sure to do so as they are so much fun. The
of the addictive nature lasting a lifetime or worse.
event has expanded, and Edmond has responded in
I have been working at the back side of my website
the thousands. The cool part is that even though over
because of something that had occurred at our host’s
16,000 people showed up to the August event, it just
servers, and if you have tried to email me over the
didn’t feel like it as far as feeling too crowded, so
last few months, try resending as apparently there
don’t let the number of people coming and going stop
was an issue where some emails were being rejected!
you from enjoying the amazing music, pop up and
And check the calendar for a full listing of home High
retail shopping along with the terrific food from the
School Football games.
metro’s best food trucks.
I have been coming up with new ways to feature
In this issue, you’ll see an ad for Girl Strong,
content over the summer at EdmondActive.com and
a program for girls hosted by Edmond Family
figure out how to bring our city’s businesses, banks,
Counseling. This program is a 6 session program for
our city government and parks & rec’s accounts
girls 12-16 to help them eliminate the drama from
into one place and feature posts directly within our
their daily living!
weekly column that will start up fresh on 8/24/15. We
We are featuring all 26 parks located within our city’s
will be embedding posts from Facebook from these
parks system and of course we featured Edmond’s
accounts so that you can like their pages directly from
brand new splash pad on the cover, located at Barnett
our column and like their posts, too! We hope you’ll
Field, at Kelly and Main. We are very excited that the
follow our featured Facebook embeds, as Edmond has
city will be implementing 2 more splash pads in 2016!
some really terrific pages to follow!
With the amazing weather, take some time to head out
We hope you all settle into the thought of fall, and
to one of our parks, check out Edmond’s trail system,
just know that I am ready to kick off Christmas online,
and if you’re new to town, take a look at Edmond
at the start of September, as I always have for the last
Parks & Recreations terrific programs happening for
7 years! I’ll be gentle as some of you aren’t fond of
fall and winter at EdmondParks.com.
Christmas anything until after Halloween!
In Local Flavor, we feature Los Contaros Mexican
Enjoy your first few weeks back to school, and
Food Restaurant, on Kelly & Danforth in the Ace
be sure to keep up daily at Instagram, Facebook and
Hardware Shopping Center. It’s truly authentic
Twitter at @EdmondActive and at EdmondActive.
Mexican food that is delicious and affordable, and
com with Around Edmond!
they are locally owned and operated, so stop in and
See you around Edmond! ~ Sherri
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August seems to be the best month of the year for the 3rd year in a row for amazing sunsets. We know this irritates the grumpy internet dwellers, but we love capturing amzing sunsets!
We know that lower gas prices are not good for employees of the oil and gas industry, however, it is a welcome relief on most peoples budgets!
REACTION Community Poll Will you or did you buy more or less for Back To School this year? More - 0% Less - 100% * Out of 112 residents who replied, every single one stated they had just re used backpacks that were in good shape, and just purchased one outfit for the first day of school this year.
What’s New Farmer’s Grain Cafe will be opening this fall at 1st just west of Broadway & the railroad tracks. The concept will be farm to table dining and have outdoor dining. We’ll bring you more information as to when they plan to open. Los Contaros This truly authentic locally owned and operated mexican food restaraunt has a large menu, low point beer, and a selection of soda including Mexican Coke. On Danforth just east of Kelly, in the Ace Hardware shopping center. Be sure to bring you appetite as their food is delicious!
The Hash, Retro Diner is located on 2nd Street, in the Half Price Books shopping center. They offer breakfast, brunch and lunch, and it is chef owned and operated. Check them out Saturday to Sundays from 6 am to 2 pm.
The Fixx Located next to Paper Arts on 2nd Street just East of Kelly. This new locally owned nd operated restaraunt is going to feature sandwiches and
Events
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As new events become available to us, you can check our events calendar via your desktop, tablet or mobile device at any time! For a more current idea of what is happening around Edmond, like and follow us at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for up to date happenings around town! If you’d like to submit your events that are community oriented, send them via message at Facebook.com/EdmondActive or by email to Sherrih@EdmondActive. com.
more Keep your eye out for their opening soon as they are in the late stages of decorating.
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A Guide To Edmond’s Parks Centennial Park
Whispering Creek & Shadybrook
If you are new to Edmond, or are just looking for a fun outdoor place to get out to run or fun with your family, take a look at our guide to parks within the Edmond Parks System. The best thing about our parks, is that there is a different element at every one! Keep your eye out for our growing trail system, too!
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Playground, Water fountain
For more information about Edmond Parks and Rec. activities, visit EdmondParks.com Enjoy your fall!
Bickham-Rudkin Park
Chitwood Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Parking
Hours: Dawn to dusk, pavilion until 10 p.m., Pavilions, Trails, Playground, Restrooms, Parking, Water fountain
Brookhaven Park
Dog Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Restrooms, Parking, Water fountain
Rankin & 33rd Street
2208 N Brookhaven Drive
W First & Story
Rankin & 33rd Street
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E.C. Hafer Park
Johnson Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m., Pavilions, Trails, Playground, Restrooms, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Parking, Water fountain
Fink Park
Kelly Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m., Pavilions, Trails, Playground, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Playground, Parking, Water fountain
Gossett Park
KickingBird Golf Club
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: 7am - 10pm, Fee Pavilions, Restrooms, Parking, Golf, Water fountain
1034 S Bryant
2nd Street & Garland Godfrey
717 N University Drive
Hurd & Smythe Street
1114 Taurus Drive
1600 E Danforth Road
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Kickingbird Tennis
Meadow Lakes Park
Hours: 7am - 10pm, Fee Restrooms, Tennis, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Parking, Tennis, Water fountain
MAC & Senior Center
Mitch Park
Restrooms, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions until 10 p.m., Pavilions, Trails, Picnic tables, Playground, Restrooms, Parking, Disc golf , Water fountain
Mathis Skate Park
Pelican Bay
Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Restrooms, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: Varies, Fee Pavilions, Restrooms, Parking, Swimming, Water fountain , Pay phone
1500 E Danforth Road
2733 Marilyn Williams Drive
1305 W Covell
Meadow Lake Drive & Winding Lane
1501 W Covell
1034 S Bryant
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Penick Park
Ted Anderson Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Parking
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Picnic tables, Playground, Parking, Water fountain
Shannon Miller Park
Westborough Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Parking, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Trails, Playground
Stephenson Park
Whispering Heights Park
Hours: Dawn to dusk, pavilion until 10 p.m., Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Parking, Tennis, Water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk, Pavilions, Playground, Parking, Tennis, Water fountain
Fretz & Wayne
Jackson & First
E 4th & Littler
2405 S Rankin
Ryan Way & Saint Christopher
Grandview Terrace & Meadow Lane
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LibertyFest Parade
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LibertyFest Fireworks
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Local Flavor
Los Contaros At Kelly & Danforth Los Contaros was suggested heavily by a facebook friend of ours and because it was locally owned and operated and just opened on July 11, we decided to stop in to check out this independently owned authentic Mexican food restaurant. Located where Al’s Onion Burgers was, the decor has been updated, there is a TV and for now they sell low point beer. We ordered chicken flautas and a chicken sope, and the flavor of both were terrific! The owner’s were very friendly really lending to the authenticity of this restaurant, and the food was extremely delicious and affordable! Stop in and give this local restaurant a try, we can tell you that you definitely won’t be disappointed!
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Emory Anne Interiors has everything you need for fall & dorm decor!
Company C offers colorful pillows, throws & accessories to brighten up your spaces! Emory Anne Interiors has a full Bridal Registry!
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-5pm 405.753.4466 www.emoryanneinteriors.com
15020 Bristol Park Place, Edmond (on 33rd, between Santa Fe & Kelly)
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Edmond Events August 2015 1-31 Celebrating Edmond History - 30 Years and Counting Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard
Into the Woods Bickham-Rudkin Park 15 Golf Family Fun Night Kickingbird Golf Club 15 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard 3 UCO Bronchos Vs. Fort Hays State 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 4 Edmond Santa Fe Vs. Edmond North (Edlam) 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
Downtown Edmond 22 Krazy Kids Dog Show Shannon Miller Park 25 Edmond Santa Fe Vs. Edmond Memorial (Edlam) 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
1 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
15 Heard on Hurd Downtown Edmond on Broadway between Main & Hurd
5 Edmond Farmer’s Market and Junior Market Festival Market Place
15 Downtown Edmond Historic Tours Downtown Edmond
11 Edmond North Vs. Edmond Memorial (Edlam) 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
26-27 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Wildlife Expo Lazy E Arena
7-9 Red Dirt Classic USTRC Team Roping Lazy E Arena
16 Arcadia Lake Triathlon Arcadia Lake, Edmond Park (2nd Street)
12 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
26 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
8 Arcadia Lake Sweep Spring Creek Park at Lake Arcadia
19 Arcadia Lake Deer Harvest Management Arcadia Lake
18 Edmond North Vs. Stillwater 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
26 Boys Ranch Town Rodeo Boys Ranch Town - 5100 E 33rd St, Edmond,
8 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
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9 12th Annual Parent Child Championship Kickingbird Golf Club
22 5K to Monet Fine Arts Institute
12 Edmond Farmer’s Market and Junior Market Festival Market Place 14-16 Beat The Heat Soccer Tournament Edmond Soccer Club 14 Movie Nights in the Park -
28-29 OCA Range Round-Up Lazy E Arena 29 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
September 2015 1-30 Celebrating Edmond History - 30 Years and Counting
5 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
19 UCO Bronchos Vs. Emporia State 2:00pm at Wantland Stadium 19 Golf Family Fun Night Kickingbird Golf Club Extra Info: 405-341-5350 or www.kickingbirdgolf.com 19 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place 19 Heard on Hurd Downtown Edmond on Broadway between Main & Hurd 19 Downtown Edmond Historic Tours
25-26 Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
26 Music4 Water Festival Shannon Miller Park
October 2015 1-31 Celebrating Edmond History - 30 Years and Counting Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard 1 Edmond Memorial Vs. Yukon 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 2 Edmond North Vs. Moore 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 2 EdFest
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Festival Market Place (Downtown Edmond) 3 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place 3 UCO Bronchos Vs. Nebraska Kearney 2:00pm at Wantland Stadium 8 Edmond Santa Fe Vs. Yukon 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 8 Edmond Electric & Water Resources Open House Cross Timbers Public Service Center 9 Edmond North Vs. Putnam City 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 10 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place 10 Mummy & Son Dance MAC (Mitch Park) 12 2015 Couples Championship Kickingbird Golf Club 15 Edmond Memorial Vs. Norman 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
17 UCO Bronchos Vs. Central Missouri 2:00pm at Wantland Stadium
5 Edmond Memorial Vs. Norman 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
17 Heard on Hurd Downtown Edmond on Broadway between Main & Hurd
6 Edmond North Vs. Union 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium
22 Edmond North Vs. Southmoore 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 22-31 USTRC Shootout Championship Team Roping Lazy E Arena 23-30 Storybook Forest Arcadia Lake 24 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place 24 Trunk or Treat in the Park Mitch Park 30 Edmond Memorial Vs. Jenks 7:00pm at Wantland Stadium 31 Edmond Farmer’s Market Festival Market Place
November 2015
16-18 OHSRA/OJHSRA Fall Break Bash Rodeo Lazy E Arena
1-30 Celebrating Edmond History - 30 Years and Counting Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard
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3-8 World Cutting Horse Finals Lazy E Arena
6-8 Turkey Shootout Soccer Tournament Edmond Soccer Club 7 Edmond’s Got Talent Performance Mitchell Hall at UCO 7 UCO Homecoming 10am - Homecoming Parade, 11:30am - Homecoming Tailgate, 2pm - Homecoming Football Game University of Central Oklahoma 7 UCO Bronchos Vs. Linwood University 2:00pm at Wantland Stadium 12 Wine Through Time Wine & Food Tasting Fundraiser Edmond Historical Society & Museum 14-15 A-OK Alpaca Blast Off Lazy E Arena 19 Mozart Orchestra of New York Armstrong Auditorium
26 Edmond Turkey Trot Downtown Edmond 28 Small Business Saturday Downtown Edmond
December 2015 1-31 Edmond Holiday Light Displays Downtown Edmond, Spring Creek Plaza, Spring Creek Village, First Baptist Church, UCO & OC Campuses. 1-19 Celebrating Edmond History - 30 Years and Counting Edmond Historical Society & Museum, 431 S. Boulevard 3-5 Annual Holiday Show UCO Jazz Lab 4 UCO WinterGlow Old North, Nigh University Center - UCO Campus 4-6 Boys Ranch Town Drive-Thru Christmas Pageant 5100 SE 33rd St, Edmond 5-19 Christmas in Downtown Edmond Downtown Edmond 12 Gingerbread House Contest Edmond Historical Society & Museum
21 The Santa Market Downtown Community Center
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Shop.Eat.Play.Edmond.
We specialize in wooden letters from 6” to 4 feet tall, wooden words, growth charts and crosses. We also offer a full line of Greek products for sororities and fraternities. We love custom orders and our motto is “ We don’t do ugly”. We can be found at Paper Arts on 2nd Street and Fretz in Downtown Edmond, Cabin Fever in Kingfisher, And The Funky a Trunk West in Yukon or online at WagsCreations.com! Phone# is 405-206-4325 Email: Susan@wagscreations.com
Emory Anne Interiors is one of the trendiest stores in Edmond, with a fantastic selection of new high end to affordable pieces for your entire home, very unique home accessories, full line of Company C, Lenny & Eva and Waxing Poetic Jewelry, Thibaut fine fabrics, wallpaper and custom furniture. Emory Anne’s also offers fabric by the yard and design services in store. Be sure to stop by to visit this store first when redecorating on any budget. You can find Emory Anne Interiors at 15020 Bristol Blvd, on 33rd between Kelly and Santa Fe Open M-F 10 am to 6 pm and Sat. 10-5 pm. Be sure to follow at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest for sales & inspiration and online at www.Emoryanneinteriors.com! If you have any questions, you can call the store at 405-753-4466.
Paper Arts is a scrapbook and art boutique that provides top of the line supplies, classes and one-on-one instruction, as well as, ready to buy gifts. We take pride in offering a comfortable space for anybody to come create their heart’s desires. You can visit the store at 632 W. Edmond Road 405-330-2055 https://www.facebook.com/pages/PaperArts/
If you are looking for a cozy place to stay for your special day, whether it be a relaxing weekend, a summer Wedding or another special occassion, visit ArcadianInn.com and reserve your room, as they book quickly at this time of year. The Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast is located at 1st and University, across from UCO. To book a reservation, visit www.ArcadianInn.com or call 405-348-6347. Follow for specials at @ArcadianAarons at Facebook, Twitter Instagram & Pinterest!
MILLIES TABLE CATERING & More Millies is the place to go for weekly prepared meals, catering for your wedding or special event and for your Graduate! Millie’s also has new healthy items available for pick up in their Meals to Go freezer! Give Millie’s a call at 330-9156 or visit her website for more information! Located at 1333 W. Danforth Rd in Edmond! For more information, visit her website at www.MilliesTable.com
We offer affordable & stylish accents, restyled furniture, fun jewelry, unique holiday and home decor & gifts and we have an Etsy like atmosphere! Stop in now to see all of the latest decor & gifts and accessories for you and your home. Find Serendipity Market at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! Our Location: 917 E Danforth Rd, Edmond (Across from Ted’s Cafe Escondido) and you can call us at 405-340-8869
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Shop.Eat.Play.Edmond. Go Local with Citizen’s Bank of Edmond Businesses!
2 Doors Down Furniture Consignment is now accepting select gently used brand name quality furniture and accessories. If you’re looking to make a change in your home, this store is the place to check first as their stock is unique, trendy, and affordable, but you have to check in often as their inventory changes daily. Be sure to stop in to 2 Doors Down, located at 15020 Bristol Park Blvd Ste 400, off 33rd Street, between Kelly & Santa Fe, and take a look around, great owners and great pieces! You can also find them at Facebook & Instagram at 2DoorsDownEdmond or by calling them at 405-254-5175 if you see something you’d like to place on hold! If you’d like to consign your gently used pieces, send your email to twodoorsdown.edmond@ yahoo.com Store hours are M-F 10-6 and Sat. 10-5
Enjoy the country at any one of the 5 cozy Honeymoon cottages at Aaron’s Gate Country Cottages, in Guthrie, just a few minutes north of Edmond. Located on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property, you can relax with the outdoor jacuzzi’s or just relax indoors in front of the fireplace and wake up to a beautiful candlelit breakfast. Visit online at www.Aaronsgate. com to discover the different packages and to reserve your room, or call 405-282-0613.
It’s almost Mother’s Day and Graduation , and now is a great time to save on something new with Edmond Wine Shop’s Employee Picks! Cases are discounted, too! Be sure to follow them at Twitter & Facebook @EdmondWineShop! Located on 15th & Boulevard and open Mon– Sat. from 10 am until 9 pm! You can also call in any order at 405-3413122 for a later pick up.
The Animal Medical Center at I-35 offers comprehensive medical care, annual vaccine packages with heartworm checks, general surgery & dental care, senior pet care, a well stocked pharmacy, nutrition counseling, a large indoor dog and cat boading facility with 2 large outdoor play areas and professional grooming Mon.-Friday by appointment. The vets on staff are Dr. Tomlinson, Dr. Krenek and Dr. Farr. You can find them at Facebook at Animal Medical Center I-35, at Twitter at @ EdmondVet or call 405) 359-6301.
The Healthy Cookies for Nursing Moms! If you are nursing or pregnant, More Milk Cookies can assist in breastfeeding. Currently sold at cupcakes to go go in Edmond and The Changing Table in Oklahoma City, lactation cookies are a delicious way to meet dietary needs while nursing. For shipping or questions, email MoreMilkCookies@yahoo.com or call 405.330.2190. For wholesale and retail opportunities, please email melanyboughman@yahoo. com or call 405.657.4646Cupcakes to go go, 2524 West Edmond Road 405-330-2190 www.MoreMilkCookies.com
Roost Oklahoma is Downtown Edmond’s newest retailer. Designer owned, they offer a little of everything, including furniture, home accessories, jewelry, gifts & custom made items. Be sure to stop by the shop located at 2nd Street just west of the Farmers Market/ Festival Marketplace and Fretz, in the little turquoise building. You can find them online at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @RoostOklahoma.
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Life Happens Heroin Crisis By Darcy McConnell
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency figures show a four-fold increase in heroin seizures along the southwest border since 2008: 4,653 pounds of heroin was confiscated in 2013, with the amount of pure heroin more than doubling. The National Drug Threat Assessment Summary reported: “The increase in Southwest Border seizures appears to correspond with increasing levels of production of Mexican heroin and expansion of Mexican heroin traffickers into new U.S. markets.” Interestingly enough the drug is infiltrating our affluent suburbs and rural communities. It has become apparent that the abuse of opioids or painkillers has been a serious public health issue for the past decade. While the United States only makes up 5% of the world’s population, we are responsible for 80% consumption of the world’s opioids. This prevalence has resulted in accidental prescription drug overdose being the leading cause of acute preventable death for Americans. Someone dies in this manner every 19 minutes, which is more deaths than from car accidents nationwide. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, both heroin and opioid pills are derived from the poppy plant and chemically bind to the same group of receptors in the brain. Both produce: an increase in pain tolerance and a sense of euphoria, along with drowsiness, occasional nausea and, at higher doses, a slowing of the user’s breathing. These drugs often produce intolerable withdrawal symptoms. These similarities are the reason that many pain pill abusers turn to heroin when pills become unavailable or too expensive. Heroin has been found to be consistently cheaper than prescription drugs. For example, an opioid cost about $1 per milligram as compared to heroin which is approximately one tenth of the price. As recent news has reflected, several doctors have faced disciplinary action due
to overprescribing and tighter restrictions on prescribers have been initiated. In 2010, an abuse deterrent version of Oxycontin was released. The reformulated drug cannot as easily be crushed or solubilized so abusers experience difficulty injecting or snorting it. It was reported by 2012 the abuse of Oxycontin decreased from 35.6% to 12.8%. However, the same study reported heroin use nearly doubled. The National Institute on Drug Abuse recently reported on a study finding nearly half of young people who inject heroin say they abused prescription opioids before turning to the illegal drug. The increased use of heroin is leading to increased crime, decreased productivity and resulting in many accidental deaths. Unlike prescription drugs, heroin is a street drug that is unregulated and often impure. As a result, heroin users often suffer from collapsed veins, abscesses, infections of the heart lining and valves, and rheumatologic diseases. The spread of HIV and Hepatitis are also a concern because of the sharing of needles. We must bring attention to this crisis that exists and work to ensure that people receive the drug treatment that they need. Drug addiction is a 100% manageable disease but we have to treat more than the symptoms. Fortunately naloxone, a drug used to counter the effects of opioids especially during an overdose, has become more widely administered by cops and EMTs. This is believed to have decreased overdoses nationwide. Surviving an overdose can be the life changing factor in someone’s addiction. If you need help with substance abuse, contact Edmond Family Counseling by phone 405-3413554 or online at edmondfamily.org. We also provide free speakers on this or other topics! Edmond Family Counseling is here to support you and your family. Please support us with your donation so everyone has access to mental health care. www.edmondfamily.org
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