Drug Street Names
Street name for cocaine
coke, snow, powder, blow
Some overdoses lead to stroke, signs of stroke are:
numbness in face, arms, legs; sudden and severe headaches, blurred vision, loss of coordination
The three types of drugs abused most often (broad categories)
Opioids, Antidepressants, Stimulants
_(number)/(percentage)_ Americans over the age of 12 have used an illegal drug thus year
53 million or 19.4%
What medication should be administered for an overdose?
Narcan (Naloxone)
Street name for Benzodiazepines
Bars, Benzos, Downers
Some overdoses lead to heart attack or cardiac arrest; these signs are:
pain or pressure in the chest, squeezing sensations in chest, discomfort in the neck, arms, jaw, back, and stomach, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, fatigue, cold sweats
Most commonly abused medication category by teens
Painkillers
More than ________ drug overdose deaths occur in the US annually
70,000
Naloxone works by ______
temporarily reversing the effects of an opioid medication; opioid receptor antagonist
Street name for Methamphetamine
Meth, crystal meth, ice, speed
Some overdoses lead to seizure, signs of a seizure:
drooling at the mouth, grunting or snorting, tingling or twitching in the body, loss of bladder control, loss of consciousness, body stiffening, muscle spasms, skin discoloration
Most commonly abused medication category by college students
Stimulants
Taking opioids for longer than _______ increases the chances of developing an addiction by 15 times
3 months
Naloxone comes as an ________
Injectable/Nasal spray
Street name for PCP (Phencyclidine)
angel, angel dust, dust
Signs of an OPIOID overdose: (hint: person often is unconscious and unresponsive)
difficulty breathing, choking or gurgling sounds, limp body, cold/clammy skin, discolored skin (blue/gray), loss of consciousness
What is the name of the ingredient of OTC cough syrup that is often abused
Dextromethorphan
Between 2012 and 2015 there was a ________ increase in opioid overdose deaths from synthetic opioids
264%
In addition to administering naloxone during overdose you should _____________
Call 911, Stay until 911 responders arrive, keep person awake and breathing, place person on side if possible to prevent choking, Start CPR if breathing ceases.
Street name for Zolpidem (Ambien)
roofies, forget-me-pill
Signs of a STIMULANT overdose: (hint: person remains conscious)
dilated pupils, dizziness, tremor, irritability, confusion, mood swings, nausea, vomiting, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, overheating, excessive sweating, hypertension, panic, anxiety, hallucination, psychosis
After Marijuana, the most commonly abused prescription medication amongst 12th graders (based on stats from 2011)
Vicodin (hydrocodone)
In 2015 there were so many opioids prescribed it could medicate every American round the clock for _________
3 weeks
This medication is often combined with opioids, but cannot be reversed with Narcan.
Xylazine (street name Tranq) cannot be reversed with naloxone, HOWEVER if someone is overdosing on xylazine there is often an opioid in their system so Narcan should still be administered. Many time fentanyl is mixed (laced) with xylazine.