On average people a day die of an opiate overdose in Massachusetts. On average people a day die of an opiate overdose in Massachusetts

On average 2 people a day die of an opiate overdose in Massachusetts.

• On average 2 people a day die of an opiate overdose in Massachusetts.

• New England’s opiate use is 35% higher than the rest of the US.

• In 2008 a reported 644 people died from drug overdose.

• The Narcan program in MA has reversed

• over 500 overdoses.

• The 500 overdose reversals were primarily done

• by active drug users to other active drug users.

Fentanyl and Methadone are synthetic opioids (man-made)

• Fentanyl and Methadone are synthetic opioids (man-made)

• Heroin, Percoset, Vicodin and Oxycontin are semi-synthetic opioids

• Opiates and Opioids are used for primarily pain management

• Used for people with chronic pain (ex. cancer or HIV/AIDS)

• Easily and widely abused

Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, valium etc.,)

• Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, valium etc.,)

• Clonidine

• Neurontin

• Cocaine

• Alcohol

• Marijuana

• Meth, Ecstasy, Acid, Mushrooms, Special K, Inhalants

• Adderall, Ritalin

• Cough syrup and cough medicine

• Motion sickness pills

Disfigurement from long-time use.

• Disfigurement from long-time use.

• Severe health issues such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C.

• Criminal record.

Overdose related health issues.

• Overdose related health issues.

• Fatal overdose of friends, family etc,.

Too much of a drug

• Too much of a drug

• Shuts down your bodies main functions

• Heart

• Lungs

• Brain

• Liver

• Unconscious for a long period of time but not knowing how long

• Black-out

• Falling out on a hand, arm, leg etc., causing loss of circulation

Abstinence

• Abstinence

• Don’t Mix

• Be careful after a period of not using

• Getting out of jail or drug treatment

• Never use alone

• Know what you are taking

Not breathing

• Not breathing

• Irregular breathing

• Turning blue

• Shaking

• Sweating

• Seizure

• Can’t wake up

• Can’t talk

• Can’t hear

• Not responding to pain

Are you ok?

• Are you ok?

• Check for breathing

• Sternum or Sternal Rub

• If no response call 9-1-1

• If they respond try to keep them talking

• No food or water

• Put them on their side in the recovery position

• If they do not respond do rescue breathing

• If you leave the scene make sure you have put them on their side

Medication to reverse an OPIOID overdose

• Medication to reverse an OPIOID overdose

• Blocks the drug for 20-90 minutes

• Starts the person breathing

• Works 100% if heart is beating

• Does not work on other types of drugs

You want Paramedics or Advanced Life Support

• You want Paramedics or Advanced Life Support

• Calling 9-1-1 will alert medical, fire and police

• Overdose is not a priority call, respiratory arrest is.

• “Someone here has stopped breathing.”

Fear

• Fear

• Drugs on them

• Guns/Weapons

• Warrants

• Don’t care

• Don’t want people to know they use.

• Section 8

• Children

Stay calm

• Stay calm

• Get people out of the house that do not need to be there

• Leave a door open so they can get in

• If you are giving the person rescue breathing let the medical people take over

Body language

• Body language

• Stay calm, don’t make sudden moves

• Keep your hands where they can be seen

• What you say CAN be used against you, even if you are not arrested.

• DO NOT RUN

• DO NOT touch the officer

Knowingly being present

• Knowingly being present

• Possession

• School zone violation

• Conspiracy to violate drug laws

• Voluntary manslaughter (if someone dies)

• Lying to police/giving a fake name

• Probation/Parole Violation

• “Known drug user”

What does it feel like to see an overdose?

• What does it feel like to see an overdose?

• Who would you talk to if you see something like this?

• Who would you talk to if you overdose or a family member overdoses?

• Do you have any questions, comments or concerns?