Statistics
How many more people have died from an opioid overdose in 2023 compared to 1999? (times)
10 times more
Your friend says they got pain pills from someone who isn’t a doctor. What’s the safest response?
Warn them about the risk of fentanyl contamination and encourage them not to take it
Opioids can create a strong sense of ______ or feeling of _____.
Opioids can create a strong sense of euphoria or feeling of drowsiness.
What plant has a shared component of opioids?
Poppy plant
If you look at all drug-related overdose cases, how many of them are caused by opioids?
7 out of every 10 drug-related overdoses involve opioids (or 70%).
What is the most common way that people first start using Opioids?
Get prescription pain relivers
What effects do opioids have when used properly in a medical environment.
it's used as powerful painkillers for severe pain.
How do opioids work?
Opioids work by blocking pain receptors and releases dopamine.
How many people misuse their opioid prescription in the past year?
10.1 million people misuse their prescription.
What to do if someone is overdosing on opioids
-give them NARCAN and dial 911
What are some long-term effects of opioid use?
Long-term opioid use can lead to serious health issues, including:
What are the three types of opioids?
Natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic.
__% of pills tested for fentanyl contained at least 2 mg of fentanyl, which is considered a potentially lethal dose.
42% of pills contain at least 2 mg of fentanyl.
Your friend says, “It’s just one pill, it can’t hurt.” What’s the best response?
Explain that even one pill can contain fentanyl and cause overdose and advise them not to take it.
What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
NAS is a condition in newborn babies where tremors, high pitched crying, sleep problems occur. It's caused by improper use of opioids.
What are illicit drugs?
Illicit drugs are drugs prohibited from manufacturing, sale and possession. They are also typically unpredictable.
Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids (primarily illicitly manufactured fentanyl) increased by ___%, making them the leading factor behind the overall rise in drug overdose deaths.
it increased by 55.6%
what are 3 identifiable symptoms that can be identified in an opioid overdose?
Pale clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, slowed heartbeat and breathing
What is an effect that fentanyl has that differs from other opioids
Rapid onset of muscle rigidity known as "wooden chest" where muscles show severe stiffness and make it a struggle to breath.
What do opioids do to your body?
Slows down messages between the brain andthe body