Needle Exchange
This nickname for a needle doesn't mess a round.
What is a sharp
This synthetic opioid has been used in America since 1947.
What is Methadone?
This is what it is called that refers to the time required for a substance to return to half of its initial value
What is half life?
Decreasing risk by adding or substituting behavior with another less risky behavior.
What is harm reduction?
Emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial
What are SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness?
These two diseases are what needle exchange programs mainly trying to prevent
What is HEPATITIS and HIV
This injectable MAT drug won't revive you, but may make you feel vivid or vibrant
What is Vivitrol
30-80 minutes is this drug's half life, but at least the user has a life.
What is Narcan?
It's no stretch to say that next to abstinence this flexible product is still the best at preventing the spread of AIDS
What are condoms?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this is a process of change in which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
What is recovery?
This drug that is commonly injected is 100X stronger than morphine.
What is fentanyl?
Methadone is mixed with Tang to prevent this sticky outcome.
This neurotransmitter has a way of getting you up and going
What is serotonin?
Often overlooked, this harm reduction product should be a level 15 or higher.
What is sun screen?
The amount of criteria one must meet in order to have a severe substance use disorder.
What is 6 or more?
This was the state that the first needle exchange opened in the US.
What is Washington (Tacoma)?
Almost as old as Methadone, this MAT drug should not be taken before you make a toast.
What is Antabuse
According to the CDC this amount of wine has the same alcohol content as 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor or one 12 ounce can of beer.
What is 5 ounces of wine
Before the 1950's, this form of harm reduction was added to make for a smoother draw.
What are cigarette filters?
This is a term in positive psychology that describes a mental state of complete focus on a single activity that can be compared to a river, like the Truckee.
What is flow state?
This was the year that the first Needle exchange program opened in the US.
When was 1988?
Shortly after the end of the second world war, Methadone was synthesized in this country.
What is Germany
This is the neurotransmitter behind the reward circuit and the addiction pathway within the brain.
What is Dopamine?
If PrEP is the medication one uses prior to being exposed to the HIV virus, than this medication is for after being exposed.
What is PEP?
These are the 4 strategies of MI that you don't want to be left up a creek with.
What are open ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries?