Opioids
What are the effects of opioids on the body?
-attaching to opioid receptors
- increased pleasure
- decreased pain
-suppressing automatic functions
This is an effective medication for reversing an opioid overdose
Naloxone / Narca
Give 3 life saving examples of risk reduction
Naloxone, seat belts, fentanyl test strips, condoms, masks
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of respiratory depression during an opioid overdose
How may someone test their substances for fentanyl?
Fentanyl Test strips
What can increase the risk of an opioid overdose?
Polydrug use, using alone, if someone stops using for a while and then goes back to using
This law provides limited protection for those who call 911 during emergency situations
True or false: Only adults have access to Naloxone?
False
What kind of opioid is fentanyl?
Synthetic
What are the signs of an opioid overdose?
Why should someone test the entire portion of their substance when using fentanyl test strips? (The Chocolate Chip Cookie Effect)
One portion of a substance may contain fentanyl, while another may not.
What should someone do if the first dose of Naloxone does not work after 2-7 minutes?
Administer a 2nd dose
What is the difference between illicit and prescription opioids?
One is prescribed by a ndoctor to treat pain the other is typically misused to create a euphoric and sedating high.
What is the difference between Impaired and Overdose?
Impaired - “Nodding” or looks like they are sleepy or napping, Speech is slow or slurred, Responsive to yelling or physical simulation (sternum rub),Normal skin tone, Muscles are relaxed
Overdose - Heavy nod or deep snoring/gurgling noise, Cannot talk at all, Unresponsive, slow or no heartbeat/pulse, breathing is infrequent or has stopped, Blue lips/fingernails, Pale, clammy skin
What are some safety tips for someone to help prevent a fatal overdose?
Openly discussing that they have Naloxone, Never Use Alone Hotline, Fentanyl test strips, make a plan, start slow, go low, avoid mixing substances
How long do the effect of Naloxone lasts?
30-90 minutes
What happens during an opioid overdose?
When the body has more drugs than it can handle, it makes it not perform normally and be potentially life threatening
What are the steps to respond to an opioid overdose?
1. check for responsiveness
2. call 9-1-1
3. administer naloxone
4. begin CPR (*if certified)
5. put on left side (recovery position)
What is the most important thing in an emergency situation?
Your safety!
Explain how Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose?
Naloxone takes the place of the opioid on the opioid receptor receptor for 30-90 minutes