I saw the signs
the inability to control or reduce use, continued use despite interference with work or social life, development of tolerance, spending time obtaining Opioids, and withdrawal symptoms.
What are signs of Opioid addiction
an international epidemic
What is Opioid addiction and overdose -
day set aside for safe, convenient way dispose of unused or expired drugs
What is National drug take back day
Natural, Semi Synthetic, and Fully Synthetic
What are the 3 types of Opioids-
10 things I hate about you and Dark Knight celebrity that died of Opioid prescription drug overdose at the age of 28
Who is Heath Ledger
negative mood, nausea, muscle aches , diarrhea and insomnia
What are signs of opioid withdraws
month set aside to raise awareness about Opioid use, addiction and overdose
What is August
Intervention that teaches individuals, especially the 55 plus demographic, better ways to ensure they get the right dose of medication
What is medication management
can be found in plants like the opium poppy
What are Natural Opioids
Jailhouse Rock singer who died of prescription overdose at the age of 42
Who is Elvis Presley
have low blood pressure, weak pulse, shallow breathing, spasms of the stomach and intestinal track, small pupils, disorientation, and delirium.
What are signs of overdose
defined by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) as a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment.
What is Addiction
Date of National drug take back day in 2019
What is October 26,2019
created in labs using natural opioids
What are Semi Synthetic Opioids
Purple Rain singer who overdosed on the Opioid Fentanyl in 2016
Who is Prince
emergency the drug that can be used to treat an Opioid overdose
Naloxone
Age group 2x more likely to become addicted to Opioids.
What is 55 plus
physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage, ice, heat, exercise, acupuncture and relaxation training specific to chronic pain.
What are alternatives -
completely man made opioids.
What are Fully Synthetic opioids -
American Rapper that died of prescription drug overdose including the opioid fentanyl at the age of 26 in 2018
regions that control reward, decision-making impulse control, and learning
What are areas of the brain impacted by Opioids
the percentage of individuals prescribed Opioids that struggle with long term Opioid addiction
What is 25%
DAILY DOUBLE The only treatment for Opioid Addiction Daily Double
What is counseling/ counseling medication
an example of a Semi Synthetic Opioid
What is hydromorphone, hydrocodone oxycodone and heroine
Played Truman Capote and won an academy award died of Heroine overdose at age 46
Who is Philip Seymore Hoffman