Main & Hastings - addiction/harm reduction
In a Correctional facility, what is the critical baseline respiratory rate (breaths per minute) that usually signals an inmate has entered an opioid-induced coma or severe overdose and requires immediate medical intervention?
Fewer than 10-12 breaths per minute.
According to the Criminal Code Section 46.7.1, a “criminal organization” must consist of at least this many people.
3.
True or False: CBD causes a “high”
False
This vital organ filters blood and is susceptible to damage from an overdose.
Liver.
Fish
A brand new inmate or recruit who has just arrived at the jail and doesn't know the layout, rule or the unwritten inmate code yet.
When you administer Narcan (Naloxone) to an inmate in respiratory distress, you are attempting to reverse the drug's effects. What is the average timeframe that a single dose of Naloxone remains active in the body before it wears off, requiring a potential second dose?
30 to 90 minutes.
Founded in 1997 by Clay Roueche in the Fraser Valley, this notorious, multi-ethnic gang chose its global name to reflect the diverse cultural background of its members.
United Nations (UN)
Name one common short-term effect of cannabis.
Red eyes, dry mouth, slower reaction time, increased appetite, greening out.
Cocaine and methamphetamine can increase this vital sign to dangerous levels.
Heart rate or blood pressure.
Got the green light or green lit.
Not welcome anymore or there's a hit placed on them (violence or murder).
Naloxone works by temporarily blocking the effects of this class of drug.
Opioids
How much does the government of BC invest in anti-gang initiatives annually.
$100 million
This snack craving is commonly nicknamed after using cannabis.
Munchies.
This stimulant-related emergency may involve overheating a confusion.
Hyperthermia.
Capping
Lying.
List 3 harm reduction supplies.
Naloxone, sterile syringes, fentanyl test strips, gloves, mouth barriers, bleach.
Which gangs formed the Wolf Pack
Hells Angels, Red Scorpions and Independent Soldiers.
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannibinol.
Long-term methamphetamine use may negatively impact this body system.
Nervous system or brain.
Dragon
Heroin.
Naloxone may not work effectively if this type of non-opioid substance caused the overdose.
Benzodiazepine, alcohol, or stimulants.
How many criminal groups are active in BC.
188.
This symptom may occur if someone consumes too much cannabis in a short period of time.
Anxiety, paranoia, nausea, panic.
Name 4 factors that increase overdose risk.
Mixing substances, using alone, reduced tolerance, unknown potency, fentanyl contamination, large doses, poor health, lack of Naloxone.
Two-twos
Quickly, all of a sudden, swear on my life.