Consequences of Use
The sx that occur after effects of opioids wear off
What is withdrawal sx
How long does Methadone last in the body
What is 24-32 hours
Name 1 indicator that a person is overdosing
What is: passed out/unconscious, no speech, deep snoring, slow breathing, choking/gurgling, pale/clammy skin, blue lips/skin, slow heart rate
A prescription medicine that will block the effects of opioids and can reverse an opioid overdose
What is Narcan (Naloxone)
Name 3 signs of an overdose
What is: blue/gray tint to skin/lips; cold & clammy skin; shallow breathing; gurgling; slow heart beat; unresponsive
How long does Fentanyl last in your body?
What is: 2-4 hours
What can you do to tell if a person is overdosing?
What is: yell their name, sternal rub, pinch them, "I'm going to Narcan you"
How long do you have until Narcan starts to wear off?
What is 30 to 90 minutes
Name 3 withdrawal sx
What is: muscle and joint pain; runny nose & eyes; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; goosebumps, chills, sweating; anxiety, depression, intense cravings; loss of appetite; irritability
How long does heroin last in the body?
What is: 6-8 hours
True or False: If you overdose once you are more likely to overdose again in the future
What is true
The law that protects victims and those who call 911 from being charged, prosecuted, or convicted for possession/use of a controlled substance
What is the Good Samaritan Law
What does PAWS stand for?
What is: Post Acute Withdrawal Sx
How long does Oxycontin last in the body?
What is: 3-6 hours
True or false: Narcan can stop an overdose from any drug
What is false. Opioids only
How can administering Narcan harm somebody?
What is a trick question! Administering Narcan will not cause harm to any person
Name something that will put someone at increased risk for overdose
What is: misjudging tolerance, using opioids in combination with other substances; using drugs alone; poor physical health; mixing stimulant with opioid
If the person overdosing does not respond to Narcan, how long should you wait before administering Narcan again?
What is 3 to 5 minutes
What are the two most critical signs to indicate an overdose?
What are: unresponsive & slow breathing
The 4 steps you should take when responding to someone who is overdosing
What is:
1. Call 911
2. Rescue breaths
3. Administer Narcan
4. Recovery position