Narcan
What does Narcan do?
Narcan works to reverse the effects of an overdose by removing opioids from receptors.
Blue/purple/discolored
First steps when encountering an overdose
try to wake the person up, call 911 immediately
Mixing drugs with alcohol can increase overdose risk. T or F
How many doses of Narcan can you give?
You can give as much as you have. Waiting 1-5 minutes between doses.
How is Naloxone administered?
Nasal spray or injectable
Cold and clammy
Why is giving breaths important?
Giving breaths helps provide oxygen to the persons brain and can help regulate breathing
False, 83% of recorded overdoses from the year 2023 were unintentional.
How long should you wait before giving a second dose?
1-5 minutes
How long does Narcan stay in your system.
30min-2hrs (varies case by case)
Rattling or loud snoring is a sign of an overdose. T or F
True!
What two ways can narcan be administered?
Nasal spray or injection
What can be laced with fentanyl?
Anything! Fentanyl is odorless which makes it easy to mask in other substances
What law protects you when helping someone overdosing or reporting an overdose?
Good Samaritan Law
Narcan works in about this time frame
1-5 minutes
Small or pinpoint pupils
Individuals are fine to be left alone after administering Narcan. T or F
False, an individual may fall back into an overdose state depending on the amount of intake.
Who is at risk of overdosing
Anyone! If you are taking any form of opioid, you may be at risk of overdosing
It is safe to use on someone not overdosing on opioids? T of F
True, it will not cause harm to someone that hasn't used opiods
Where can you find Narcan
Pharmacies, community organizations, addiction services
Individual does not respond when you try to wake them up. T or F
True
What is the recovery position?
Lay on the side
arms supporting the head
one leg straight and one bent at the knee to keep from rolling to stomach
Name 2 things that could increase someone's risk of overdose?
Mixing substances, tolerance break or period of abstaining from use, using a larger amount than typical use
List 3 different opioids that can lead to an overdose
Oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, morphine, codeine, Methadone