Safety Practices
The location in Flint where you can exchange used needles for clean ones.
What is Wellness Services?
When combined with alcohol, this Lethal Combination can cause an individual to experience a heightened rates of unconsciousness, blackout, hospitalization, and even death.
What are Depressants.
How long does Methadone last in the body
What is 24-32 hours
Name three of the inpatient drug treatment centers in the surrounding area, not counting New Paths
On October 1, 1908, the first production of this car is completed at the company's Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build some 15 million more of these.
Model T
The approach to treatment which recognizes abstinence and sobriety may not be everyone's goal, but aims to make sure anyone using is being as safe as possible.
What is Harm Reduction?
Xanax, Valium, Halcion, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium and other Carisoprodol, Soma, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines
What are Examples of Depressants/Common drugs mixed with alcohol which lead to death?
How long does Fentanyl last in your body?
What is: 2-4 hours
If someone wants to get clean but is unsure where to go for treatment or resources, the FAN program of flint suggests they go to the... why? HINT: They can't arrest you.
Hope not handcuffs/hope and healing, angels, Jail or hospital
Played by Ann B. Davis, she was the household maid in the hit sitcom The Brady Bunch
Alice Nelson
CHALLENGE: Show/Tell me how to use this drug test to test my drugs for Fentanyl
COMPLETE CHALLENGE
Increased blood pressure, Rapid heartbeat, Heartburn, Risk of ulcers, Sleepiness, Passing out or blackouts, Liver damage, Reduced blood-clotting ability, Memory lapses, Poor judgment, Slow reflexes, which can lead to harmful accidents, Distorted vision, Increased risk of some cancers, Seizures, Low blood pressure, Slurred speech, Fatigue, Slowed heart rate, Unconsciousness, Impaired coordination and motor skills, Slowed breathing, Nausea and vomiting, Coma, or even Death
What are side effects of mixing depressants and alcohol?
How long does heroin last in the body?
What is: 6-8 hours
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
How many Fluid Oz are in a Gallon
128
The injectable or inhalable medication which can immediately put a person into withdrawal, and stop an overdose.
What is Narcan/Naloxone
Combining cocaine and heroin may lead users to believe they are less intoxicated than they are. This false sense of sobriety has caused many people to overdose. The effects of heroin are longer lasting than cocaine. Large doses of heroin can cause respiratory failure when the cocaine wears off. What is this combo called?
Speedball
How long does Oxycontin last in the body?
What is: 3-6 hours
Challenge: Who can you turn to if you feel you may be in a relapse mindset, or even if you are just experiencing high stress.
Support systems, ideally sober ones
Spouse, sponsor, recovery coach, therapist, care coordinator, family, friends, who is it for you?
When Arc Welding the glass like material left after welding on the surface of a weld bead. It must be completely removed before welding over the bead.
What is Slag?
Challenge: Help! You find me lying on the side of the road, I am passed out/unconscious, no speech, deep snoring, slow breathing, choking/gurgling, pale/clammy skin, blue lips/skin, slow heart rate. What's happening, and what do you do?
Overdose! Narcan if available, call 911, rescue breaths/CPR if you know how, roll me on my side, bonus points if you say sternum rubs.
True or False: If you experience side effects from drug and alcohol use such as blackouts, tremors, going unconscious, seizures, or overdose once you are more likely to experience these again in the future
TRUE
If the person overdosing does not respond to Narcan, how long should you wait before administering Narcan again?
What is 3 to 5 minutes
Challenge: I wake up in the morning having gone on a bender for my drug of choice last night. I'm on probation, I'm in DC or MHC, I'm already getting some withdrawals, and I'm scared. What the hell do I do?
Open ended
The founder of New Paths