Nothing changes if ________ _______
Nothing changes
What are the 4 medications offered by the program?
1. Naltrexone
2. Brixadi
3. Buprenorphine
4. Methadone
What is the first thing you do if you think someone is overdosing?
CALL 911
anxiety, shaky hands, headaches, vomiting, sweating, hallucinations, seizures, confusion, racing heart, high blood pressure, DTs
What is the most common co-occurring disorder with OUD?
depression
This holiday has the highest number of drunk driving accidents
Thanksgiving
Violence towards staff/other patients, diversions, threatening behaviors
Name 2 risk factors for overdose
periods of abstinence
leaving treatment/jail
previous overdose
pre-existing health conditions
changes in method of use
changes in dealer
mixing drugs
using alone
Amphetamines, cocaine, and nicotine are all this type of drug...
stimulant
Name two signs of psychosis
paranoia, hyperactivity, sensitivity to stimuli, delusions, hallucinations
Anxiety, muscle aches, yawning, sweating...
Are all symptoms of what?
Withdrawal
Name two ways HIV can be transmitted
sexual contact, sharing needles, mother to baby during birth, pregnancy, or breast feeding
How long do the effects of narcan last?
30-90 minutes
Name two signs of alcohol poisoning
confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow/irregular breathing, blue/gray/pale skin, low body temperature, unconscious
What is it called with you have a mental health diagnosis and an addiction of any kind?
co-occurring disorder
Name three coping skills you have learned to help overcome triggers to relapse
ex. call sponsor, working, using support system, relapse prevention plan, seeking treatment, etc
Name three ways you can prevent the spread of Hep C
Narcan _______ work on xylazine overdoses
DOES NOT
rapidly changing heart rate; arrhythmias, heart failure, stroke, paranoia, lack of sleep, confusion, incoherence, drowsiness, increased risk of overdose
Sometimes people turn to substances to help them deal with their mental health difficulties, what is this called?
self-medicating
Name the 5 stages of change
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
What are the 3 stages of HIV
1. Acute infection
2. Chronic infection
3. AIDS
Give an example of a fully synthetic opiate
fentanyl
methadone
Name two long-term effects of methamphetamine use
psychosis (paranoia, hallucinations), changes in brain function, memory loss, mood problems, weight loss, dental problems, aggressive/violent behaviors, changes in brain structure, etc.
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety, as well as flashbacks
PTSD