Courageous History
How many years has it been since Courageous was founded? (Answer in years)
8 years old!
Instead of using addiction, give another example of recovery-focused language?
-Person with substance use disorder
-Drug dependence
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What is the primary medication we use at Courageous?
Methadone
What is the medication that would be effective to use in an overdose situation?
Naloxone (brand name Narcan)
Name one thing peer support workers do?
-Share lived experience, offer hope and encouragement, help with resources, etc.
Lorelei
Instead of using Non-compliant, we can use
-Not in alignment with treatment plan
-Not in agreement
-Choosing not to
Suboxone is a _______ agonist
Partial
What are the 3 medications we currently offer at Courageous for MOUD?
Methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol
How can you refer someone to peer support?
-Internal referral
-Placing a stop for CPSW
How long was it before Couragous got our second patient?
2 weeks- First patient was 0001 and then 0002 intaked April 1st, 2016
Instead of using homeless, we can use...
-Unhoused
-Seeking housing
-Working on housing
What are the two medications present in Suboxone?
Buprenorphine and Naloxone
Approximately how much does it cost to buy Narcan over the counter?
$49.95 OTC or free with Medicaid at a pharmacy
How many years of recovery do you need to become a peer support worker?
3 years
When did Courageous get approved by Medicaid?
October 2016
What is recovery-based or person-first language?
Verbiage that places the person before the diagnosis. Wording that is non-stigmatizing and non-judgmental.
What is Vivitrol used for?
Vivitrol is used for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
What does RDWP stand for
Recovery Driven Withdrawal Program
What is the survey that CPSWs do at intake?
GPRA
When Courageous opened, they only used half oif the building, when did they expand to use the entire building?
Answer: September 2018
Using this sentence as an example, choose words that are potentially stigmatizing or judgmental
John relapsed and is dirty for Fentanyl and Alcohol.
"relapsed"
"Dirty"
What is the brand name for Diazepam?
Valium
What are some classes of drugs that cause respiratory depression?
Opiates
Benzodiazepines
Alcohol
Barbituates
Sedatives
Name one of the resources a Courageous CPSW might use for housing?
-Community Connections, Gateway Center, Hawthorn, Hope Village, AOC, etc