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excessive use of a drug or substance that is harmful to oneself or others
What is substance abuse?
an overwhelming feeling of sadness or lack of will
What is depression?
Common prescribed Opioids
What is Hydrocodone and oxycodone ?
A medication that is given immediately to someone with suspected opiod overdose.
What is Narcan?
effects of substance abuse
What is false pleasure and harmful to the mind and body?
a virus that attacks the body's immune system and makes you more prone to other infections
What is HIV?
Common street opioids
What is fentanyl and heroin ?
Route of Narcan administration
What is intranasal(through the nose)?
alcohol, prescription drugs, cigarettes, illegal drugs
What are substances that can lead to abuse
What is addiction?
Times to call 911 for an overdose
What is always ?
Time to wait before giving a second dose of narcan
What is 2-3 minutes ?
The need to increase dose to get the same effect
What is tolerance ?
symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and the person appears to be "slow" physically and mentally
What is Withdrawal Syndrome?
Exercise produces
What is euphoric effects ?
Position someone should be placed after Narcan Administration
What is recovery or on their side?
The most commonly abused drug
What is marijuana?
unable to control your own emotions; makes you extremely mad or extremely sad, maybe even makes you uncaring
What is emotional dysregulation?
Signs of an opioid overdose
What is respiratory depression and pin point pupils ?
Duration of Narcan
What is 30-60 minutes ?