NARCAN helps reverse ___ overdoses.
What is opioid?
False.
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
Communication
What are the three communication styles?
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive.
They score these in sports, and you need to have them in your life to make progress
Goals
NARCAN nasal spray goes into the ___.
These signs are how you can tell the difference between someone who is really high vs. someone who is overdosing.
When someone is really high, they will still be responsive. When someone is overdosing they will not respond to stimuli.
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping Strategies/Skills
This is a tool to communicate how you feel.
What is "I statements"?
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and then avoid when you are in addiction or mental health recovery
Triggers
These are signs of an overdose.
Unresponsiveness, Death rattle, Slow or no breathing, lips/fingernails are blue, pale, or gray.
This is how long you would wait before administering a second dose of NARCAN.
What is 3 minutes?
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision Making
What is "I feel [emotion] when you [action]."?
Underwear provides this, and having positive people you can talk to provides this too
Support
These are examples of how you can check for responsiveness.
What is shouting their name, tapping their shoulders, and giving them a sternal rub?
These are reasons a person might be more at risk of an overdose.
Loss of tolerance, prior overdose(s), mixing drugs, using alone, variations in strength, medical conditions.
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
Self Care
Name 4 aspects of a Recovery Management Plan.
Treatment, Therapist/Coach, Recovery Residence, Mutual Support Groups, Relapse Plan, Drug Testing, Job/School/Future, Addiction Medication Specialist, Medications, and Hedonic Rehabilitation.
This is great when it comes to movies shows and plays but it’s not a great thing to have in your daily life
Drama
What are the 6 steps to follow in an overdose situation?
1. Check for responsiveness
2. Call 911
3. Give 2 rescue breaths
4. Give naloxone
5. Give rescue breaths or CPR
6. Aftercare (stay with the person until help arrives. Ensure they do not take anymore opioids. Recovery position if necessary.)
Name three things (myths) you should NOT do when someone is overdosing.
Give them a bath. Induce vomiting. Ice bath. Inject with foreign substances. Stimulate in a way that could cause harm (kick, slap, punch).
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Setting or Maintaining Boundaries
Name 5 of the 11 aspects that contribute to your Recovery IQ.
Practicing thought stopping, scheduling, keeping appointments, avoiding triggers, not using alcohol, not using drugs, avoiding people who use drugs and alcohol, avoiding place where you might encounter drugs or alcohol, exercising, being truthful, and going to 12-step or mutual-help meetings.
People lock up their money in one of these, but this also describes a life free from danger and harm
Safe