Opiates
This drug is commonly used to 'lace' opiates.
What is fentanyl?
This is another name for the drug commonly called 'Narcan'
What is Naloxone?
Prescription opiates are the _____ most common substance used in the United States.
*Relative to individuals who use substances.
What is third?
*Marijuana and prescription stimulants are more common, and methamphetamine is tied, at 36% of those who use substances.
This type of community is most impacted by the lack of resources. Urban/Rural?
What are rural communities?
This medication is used to reverse an opiate induced overdose.
What is Narcan/naloxone?
Heroin, a semi-synthetic opiate, is commonly known by this street name.
What is "tar" or "black tar"?
Narcan does not work on these types of drugs (list one).
What are non-opiates?
EX: cocaine, methamphetamines, acetaminophen (Tylenol).
This percent of individuals have used illicit drugs at least once.
* Range accepted.
What is 19.4%?
*15%-20% accepted.
Unlike over-the-counter medications, Narcan requires this, usually from a doctor.
What is a prescription?
*Some pharmacists can "prescribe" Narcan to individuals without a doctor's permission.
These agencies can assist those struggling with substance use disorder, and are located throughout Michigan counties.
Mecosta County's location is in Big Rapids!
What is Community Mental Health (CMH)?
*Crisis Hotline: 1-800-317-0708
These are the most common forms of opiates.
What are prescription pain medications?
EX: oxycontin, vicodin, norco/hydrocodone
This form of Narcan administration is proven to be the most effective.
What is nasal spray?
*Nasal spray creates a higher blood level of Narcan than other FDA approved forms.
When administered properly, Narcan is successful this percent of the time.
Naloxone lasts in the body for this length of time.
Hint: it is not as long as many opiates.
What is 30-90 minutes?
*Per NIDA
This type of sobriety support requires assistance from a medical professional is highly controversial.
What is medically assisted treatment (MAT)?
Fentanyl is 50-100 times more potent than this prescription opiate.
What is morphine?
The three forms of administering Narcan
What are nasal spray, injectable, and intravenously?
In 2017, this ratio of American adults simultaneously struggled with alcohol and drug addiction.
What is 1 in 8?
*Per American Addiction Centers
Some, including doctors, believe that accessibility to Narcan enables this problem.
What is opioid use?
This group offers services as well as a 24/7 hotline for those struggling with substance use and mental health.
What is SAMHSA?
*1-800-662-4357
When mixed with this class of drugs, opiates become even more dangerous.
What are benzodiazepines/'downers'?
Individual's who have been given Naloxone should be monitored for this length of time after the last dose is given.
What is 2 hours?
Each year, 117,000 individuals try or begin use of this opiate.
What is heroin?
*1.9 million people use "pain killers" for the first time each year.
One aspect leading to increased opiate fatalities is this.
What is increased prescriptions for opioid pain killers?
A type of medication used in medically assisted treatment (MAT).
What is methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone?