Damage Control
What is a benefit of Harm Reduction?
It helps decrease the risks associated with an activity without you having to abstain from it
It recognizes people experience benefits to certain activities but promotes them in a safer way
What are some ways to keep 6?
Keep naloxone nearby
Stay discreet
Eating helps sober you up?
MYTH! Only time will allow you to sober up, however eating things such as crackers can help soak up some of the excess alcohol.
False: No person who seeks emergency services shall be charged with or convicted of an offence under this Act if the evidence in support of that offence was obtained or discovered as a result of that person having sought emergency services or having remained at the scene.
Share something you should do before you start drinking?
-Eat a meal
-Drink some water
-Set a drink limit
-Charge your phone if you have one
-Have a buddy to stick with
How do you put someone in a recovery position
Place person on side, leaning on high arm, and propped up with knee and other arm. Keeps their airway open, prevents choking on vomit.
Beer before liquor never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you're in the clear.
MYTH! The amount you drink matters more than the type of drinks you consume or how you mix them. Drinking too much of any alcohol too quickly can make you sick, whether it's wine, beer, or liquor. No matter what you're drinking, pacing is key.
What can the police do if they see you using an illicit substance?
Direct the person to cease consuming the illegal substance in the public place.
2. Direct the person to leave,
i. the public place, or
ii. a part of the public place, such as a structure being used as a dwelling where its use as a dwelling in the public place is not permitted by law.
What are some ways to keep safe while drinking or doing drugs?
-Have a safe place to be (friends house, bar, public space)
-Let people know what your are taking or doing
-Have a buddy with you
-Have naloxone on hand
Name 3 signs of Alcohol Overdose
-Vomiting -Passing out -Lack of coordination -Cold Clammy skin -Slurred speech
False! You cannot harm someone by administering naloxone
True or False: If the police ask you for your name, date of birth, and address you must give it to them?
Per Bill 6 you must provide police with this information otherwise you will be found guilty of an offence in contravention to Bill 6
List some factors that will affect how many drinks it takes a person to get drunk?
-Amount of sleep
-Tolerance
-Food intake
-Gender
-Body weight
What does it mean if someone asks you for a bump?
They took more opioids than they intended and would like you to administer some naloxone. Most frequently this is in the form of a half dose of injectable naloxone
Alcohol warms up the body.
MYTH! It slows down the heart rate and dilates blood vessels, which can make you feel warmer but increases risk of hypothermia. (Dress warm, especially in Ottawa winters)
What is the punishment for being convicted of an offence under the act?
A person convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Name a place to go for information and help around substance and alcohol use.
-Counseling Services
-Case Managers
-Harm Reduction Consultant
-Health Services
Where can you get your drugs tested locally to see what's in them?
Using harm reduction strategies while participating in drinking or drug use reduces the risk of experiencing harm associated.
FACT Harm reduction strategies such as not mixing drugs and alcohol, ensuring you have buddies to stick with, pacing your drinks, eating prior to and during, alternating water and alcohol are all proven to reduce the harms associated with alcohol or drug use/
True or False: If police ask you to leave your tent you must comply
True