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MSO Staff Part 2
SUD grab bag
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Overdose Prevention
100

This is the person who you can go to if you have questions about good time, getting habed into court, or to find out when you are scheduled for court.

Caseworker- almost always in the office on the unit behind the officers station.

100

These are the people who provide community resources and who you can call after you release.

Navigators-

Michelle, Erin, Robin, and Louie

100

To avoid relapse, people in recovery often change their routines and stay away from these high-risk situations

Triggers 

100

For overdose deaths with toxicology reports, this drug was present in over 90% of fatal opioid-related overdoses in 2024.

Fentanyl

100

This is the name of the Opioid reversing medication

Naloxone/ Narcan

200

This is the person who you meet with for your assessment, individual counseling, and who run groups

Clinicians-

Emma, Sarah, Ydalis, Gigi and Mariah

200

This is what you do if you are experiencing side effects or would like to switch medications.

Put in a sick-slip and discuss with nursing staff.

200

This brain chemical is linked to pleasure and motivation which plays a big role in addiction.

Dopamine

200

In 2024, this tranquilizer was found in 34% of drugs tested in MA and was present in 16% of fatal opioid overdose deaths. 

Xylazine

200

Name at least 4 signs of an opiate overdose

Pinpoint pupils, slowed/no breathing, blue-tinted skin, unconsciousness, unresponsiveness, cold skin, clammy skin, snoring/gurgling sounds

300

This is the person who helps make your community appointments when you anticipate leaving.

Allison Manco- MAT Coordinator

300

These are the people who can help you apply to programs and find sober housing

Case managers- we do not have an MAT specific case manager

300

This is the diagnosis that is given when someone is experiencing reduced dopamine levels following the commonly recognized withdrawal period. 

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

300

In the first three months of 2023, this substance was present in 60% of opioid-related overdose deaths where toxicology was available.

Cocaine
300
How to respond to an opioid overdose. 
  1. Recognize Overdose 
  2. Call 911 if no response
  3. Give Naloxone
  4. Place Person in Recovery Position & Perform Rescue Breathing.
  5. Monitor. Start CPR if they have no pulse
400

This is how you access case management if you are pre-trial

Have your attorney reach out to Corey Decker or Kate Gardner (their information is listed above the kiosk on the unit)

400

This how you request a letter of compliance for court.

Talk with your clinician with advanced notice of your court date. To get a letter of compliance you must be taking your medication as prescribed, attending groups, and engaged in individual counseling.

400

Name at least 3 of the criteria needed to be diagnosed with a substance use disorder

  • Using more than you planned to 
  • Trying to cut down or stop and being unable to
  • Spending a lot of time looking for, using, or recovering from effects
  • Cravings 
  • Use impact work, school, or home life
  • Use impacting your relationships
  • Giving up hobbies due to use
  • Using in dangerous situations
  • Worsening of physical or mental health due to use
  • Tolerance 
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
400

Percentage of increased risk of needing emergency services when using K2 vs cannabis 

30% higher

400
Name the organization in MA that you can anonymously call to prevent fatal overdose if you are using alone.

SafeSpot/ MA Overdose Prevention Hotline