What are opioids?
What are the other names for opioids?
- opiates
- pain killers
- narcotics
What is one of the main causes or risk factors for opioid use?
pharmaceutical prescriptions, socioeconomic status, mental health disorders, genetic predisposition, or social factors
Which law protects those who administer Narcan for overdoses?
Good Samaritan Laws
When do occupational therapists prescribe medication?
NEVER
What is the medication that rapidly reverses an overdose?
Narcan
What makes opioids illegal?
not being prescribed
What is a genetic predisposition for opioid use?
family history of addiction
Many states enforce ___ day prescription limits and track prescriptions through Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs)
3–7 day
What is OTs role in the opioid issue?
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Recovery
What is hypoxia?
Dangerously low oxygen levels
What are the 3 types of opioids?
- natural opioids
- Semi-synthetic opioids
- synthetic opioids
What are 3 mental health disorders that elevate addiction risk?
depression, anxiety, and PTSD
What two races recieve fewer opiod prescriptions but face more barriers to addiction treatment?
Black and hispanic
What can an OT support in addiction recovery?
Supporting reintegration into daily life
what is at least 1 short-term effect of opioifd on the body?
sleepiness, relaxation, nausea, vomiting, constipation
What are examples of semi-synthetic opioids?
Heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone and/or oxymorphone
Around how many opioid-related deaths were there in the U.S. in 2021?
over 80,000
How much money is spent annually on opioid-related expenses?
$11 billion
what can an OT do in terms of prevention & EI?
Educating patients on non-pharmacological pain management
What is at least 1 long-term effect of opioids on the body?
Addiction, respiratory depression, hypoxia
What parts of the body do opioids bind to?
- Bind to receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and digestive tract
Which type of opioids are primarily involved in over 70% of opioid overdoses?
Synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl)
Around how much money is spent annually on opioid-related hospital stays, ER visits, and treatments?
$11 billion
Disruptions in this daily pattern, often caused by opioid use, can make rehabilitation and consistent participation in productive activities difficult
Sleep
Which Act expanded treatment access and Medicaid coverage for addiction services?
SUPPORT Act