Opioids
Name an opioid
Fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone, codeine, buprenorphine, hydromorphone, heroin, opium, tramadol.
Who can administer Narcan?
Anyone
What's the first step you should take before cleaning a wound?
Wash your hands
Name two harm reduction tools.
Narcan, Sunglasses, Helmets, Testing Strips, First Aid, Sanitary Products, etc.
This organization offers free Narcan delivered right to your door.
OASAS
This lifesaving medication can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time.
Naloxone/Narcan
Signs of an overdose (name 2)
shallow breathing, unconsciousness, cold/clammy skin, pinpoint pupils, blue lips and nails, gurgling, unresponsive
Name two signs of infection
Fever, discharge, pus, increased pain, tenderness, visible swelling and redness, foul odor, hot to touch.
If you show signs of infection, seek medical treatment.
These can be used to detect the presence of fentanyl or xylazine in substances.
Testing Strips
These meetings are an alternative to AA or NA, are evidenced-based, and non-religious.
SMART Recovery
What does it mean if an opioid is synthetic?
It was developed in a lab/is not natural. Examples are Fentanyl, Methadone, and Tramadol.
A "--" rub can be administered to determine if an individual is responsive
A "sternum" rub
A sternum (or sternal) rub is a medical technique used to assess level of consciousness. It involves vigorously rubbing the sternum with the knuckles. This action causes discomfort and elicits response in a conscious individual.
A warm compress.
Generally, a warm compress is recommended for promoting healing, while a cold compress helps with immediate pain relief and swelling.
What is Deterra?
A tool for drug disposal. Deterra can be used to safely disposed of unused medications.
A non-clinical organization is Oswego County whose mission is to work collaboratively to create and promote strategies/solutions for long-term recovery for those impacted by substance use disorders in Oswego County.
Friends of Recovery
What are opioids?
A class of drugs that work to relieve pain. They block pain signals and produce feelings of pleasure.
This position is what you should put an individual into, if they are unconscious but still breathing until medical professional arrive.
The recovery position
The best way to clean a wound is...
warm, soapy water or saline solution.
Avoid harsh chemicals which can irritate the wound (alcohol, hydrogen peroxide)
Fill in the blank, "Never - Alone"
"Never Use Alone"
If ever needed you can call the Never Use Alone Hotline. Never Use Alone is the US National Overdose Response line that people can call when they’re using by themselves, with no one to call for help. One of our volunteer operators will take your location information, and alert EMS to that location if you stop responding after using.
800-484-3731
This clinical organization offers Oswego County’s first Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
Farnham Family Services
What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
A condition in newborns that occurs when babies are exposed to opioids in the womb and experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.
This law protects people from arrest, charge, or prosecution for drug possession, and was created to encourage people to call 911 when they suspect someone has overdosed.
The Good Samaritan Law
This drug, known as -- causes open wounds, making a person more susceptible to infection.
Xylazine or "Tranq"
Fill in the blank, Harm Reduction "Meets people ----------------"
"Meets people where they are at"
This organization offers a syringe exchange program which does street outreach in Oswego County on Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
ACR Health
Call if services are needed: 315-634-3267