Background
What does ORP stand for?
Overdose Response Program
How many fatal overdoses in Maryland were there in 2020?
2799
Why are opioids prescribed?
For reducing pain
What happens in an opioid overdose?
Slows down breathing
Lack of O2 in the blood
Unconscious due to respiratory failure
Vital organs like heart and brain fail
Coma and or death
Xylazine is what kind of drug and who was it originally prescribed to?
Sedative/track horses
2014
What drug in 2023 had the highest fatal overdoses in Maryland in 2023?
Fentanyl 2,032
What are the effects of opioids?
pain relief, euphoria, drowsiness and respiratory depression
What are some signs of an opioid overdose?
Shallow, slowed or stopped breathing
Unresponsive
Death rattle/Loud snoring or gurgling noises
Blue or gray lips/fingertips
Pale or gray skin and slowed or stopped heartbeat
Where is the origin and where did we first see it in the US?
Puerto Rico/Philadelphia
What is a Compassionate Overdose Response?
Focus on restoring breathing, avoiding withdrawal, compassionate support and care, person centered non-judgemental approach and offer resources
How many overdose deaths in Maryland were between the ages of 45-54?
348
Illicitly-manufactured fentanyl is what?
-Synthetic opioid that is produced outside of regulations
-Powder form looks like heroin and can be pressed into pill form
-50x as potent as heroin
What is naloxone?
The medication in NARCAN that reverses opioid overdose by restoring breathing
Just a few days
Who oversee's the Maryland ORP?
Maryland Department of Health
How many male overdose deaths in Maryland were there in 2024?
1275 compared to females at 493
What percent of Maryland fatal overdoses in 2025 involved fentanyl?
73%
How long does NARCAN last? Who is NARCAN safe for?
30 minutes to 2 hours/safe for EVERYONE including Skittles
True/False: The wounds should be kept dry and covered up.
False - the wounds should be kept moist and covered up
How many organizations use the ORP?
Over 300
How may overdose deaths were in Baltimore on the map?
559
Give some examples of prescription Opioids:
Oxycodone, hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, morphine, Demerol, codeine, buprenorphine, methadone, fentanyl
What are the side effects of NARCAN?
What company makes the Xylazine Test Strips
Rapid Response