True or False
Recovery and harm reduction can work together
True
What is a painful pocket of puss called?
Abscess
The most common prevention technique
Hand washing
Drinking large amounts can help flush toxins out of your body
Water
A person you can talk to that is confidential
Counselor
This antibiotic-resistant bacteria can enter the bloodstream through injection sites, causing abscesses or sepsis.
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)?
Skin infection that makes the area red, hot and swollen?
Cellulitis
How to dispose of used syringe
Sharps container
A technique that can help prevent bacteria outside of the skin from entering upon injection
Cleaning with alcohol prep
A place you can go to if you want to try and get clean
Inpatient treatment center
You can share needles safely if they look clean
False
Life-threatening infection that spreads through the bloodstream.
Sepsis
This can be used to prevent overdose
Narcan
What to do if you experience redness, swelling or pain at an injection site
Seek medical attention. Do not attempt to lance it!
What does MAT stand for?
MAT- medicated assisted treatment
It is safe to reuse cotton for injection if it looks clean
False it contains bacteria, old blood, or viruses
Infection in the lining of the heart
Endocarditis
You should always inject with what type of liquid
Clean water
Where can get clean, safe injection supplies
SSP syringe service program or needle exchange
A place you can go for treatment that you do not have to live in full-time and still receive recovery support.
Outpatient services or IOP (Intensive Outpatient Services)
Small steps like using clean supplies are a part of recovery
True
What is a superbug that often stars as a skin infection
MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
You can bring old used needles here
Syringe service program SSP or needle exchange
Phone number to call for mental health support or suicidal ideation 24 hours a day
988
Phone number to call for 24-hour help with treatment
211