Prevention at All Levels
True or false: disrupting positive relations with parents and other family members is an example of primary prevention for drug abuse
FALSE - we want to maintain these positive relations
Which of the following is not an opioid? A) Heroin B) Methamphetamine C) Hydrocodone D) Fentanyl
B) Methamphetamine
What fraction of homeless people have problems with drugs and/or alcohol?
1/3
True or false: Duluth, MN has treatment facilities for substance abuse?
True
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication, known as an opioid antagonist, that removes opioids from the receptors in the brain and reverses an opioid overdose in emergency situations.
Give two examples of secondary prevention
By identifying and screening for risk factors, referring to treatment
True or false: Fentanyl is 50x more potent than heroin?
True
True or false: a homeless person without insurance cannot go to an emergency department to seek medical care for suspected opioid overdose
FALSE - anyone can be seen in the ED for medical care and can not be turned away
Name 2 types of treatment options offered locally
Inpatient, outpatient, medium intensity residential, Medication Assisted Treatment with counseling, etc.
Name 2 ways to administer Naloxone.
Intramuscular, intranasal, autoinjector, atomizer
What type of prevention is the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)?
Secondary
Name 3 signs of an opioid overdose
Pinpoint pupils, pale/purple skin and lips, shallow breathing, unconscious/unresponsiveness, etc.
Name 2 causes/risk factors of drug abuse in homelessness
Self medication, lack of social support, coexistence with other physical health issues, social acceptance, ease of access, untreated mental illness, trauma, etc
How many shelters are located in Duluth, MN?
2 (plus many Board and Lodges, transitional housing, and treatment facilities)
True or false: Naloxone can cure opioid addiction
FALSE. It is used in emergency situations to revive someone and bring them back to life, but there needs to be further medical attention and a plan for treatment such as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with counseling.
Is the use of Naloxone secondary or tertiary prevention?
Tertiary
What plant are opioids derived from?
Opium poppy plant
What percent of homeless people suffer from mental health?
33% which often leads to drug/alcohol abuse
What is the 3 digit number to dial to reach the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for information and referrals to social services and other types of assistance?
211
Where can you get Naloxone?
Any pharmacy in the state of MN!! No questions asked, no prescription needed.
Name an example of tertiary prevention for drug abuse
Treating either the underlying problem (mental health, neonatal abstinence etc) or Medication Assisted Treatment
Which of the following increases your risk of fatal overdose? A) Mixing opioids with alcohol B) Using alone C) Using a larger amount of substance than you're used to D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the risk of overdose in a homeless person as compared to a low-income person with housing?
1.8% compared to 0.3%
What local treatment facility offers withdrawal management and detox, medium intensity residential services, MAT, and outpatient services?
Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
True or false: you can give Naloxone to someone you think is having an opioid overdose, and if they are just napping and not on opioids, it won't harm them
true - better to be safe than sorry, but don't go running around giving people Naloxone for fun