HEROIN, OPIOIDS & NARCAN (Naloxone),
Opioid abuse and deaths related to opioid overdose have reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 42,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose in 2016—that’s an average of 116 people each day. The fact is that 75 - 80% of heroin users nationwide first became addicted to a legally prescribed opioid medication.
It's frightening when you find out that your loved one is using heroin. NARCAN can reverse the effects of opioids (provided that there are no other depressant drugs used (such as valium, xanax, alcohol) Keeping this kit can give you a tool to use in case of an overdose. Remember… being informed and aware is the first step in understanding how to help someone with a Substance Use Disorder.
The sneaker photo below is one that I took when searching. If you suspect drug use, the snooping rule goes out the window.
It's frightening when you find out that your loved one is using heroin. NARCAN can reverse the effects of opioids (provided that there are no other depressant drugs used (such as valium, xanax, alcohol) Keeping this kit can give you a tool to use in case of an overdose. Remember… being informed and aware is the first step in understanding how to help someone with a Substance Use Disorder.
The sneaker photo below is one that I took when searching. If you suspect drug use, the snooping rule goes out the window.
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Here is a training video for the newer NARCAN nasal sprays. Please watch and if you have a loved one that may need it one day get trained and keep one with you.
Please keep in mind that when the person is revived they will most likely be aggressive because they'll be in instant withdrawal, sick and extremely mad that you ruined their high. |
New data from the New Jersey Office of the State Medical Examiner reveal that 2,221 people died from drug overdoses in 2016, up 40 percent from the year before. The majority of victims had heroin or fentanyl in their systems.
The following are Narcan Reversal Stats that I got from the Ocean and Monmouth County N.J. Prosecutor's office for 2015:
Ocean:
Monmouth: According to The Two River Times, In 2016, with the most recent information available, Prosecuto Chris Gramiccioni said there were :
What are the effects of an overdose ?
Because heroin abusers do not know the actual strength of the drug or its true contents, they are at a high risk of overdose or death.
The effects of a heroin overdose are: Slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death.
Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP)
http://www.barnabashealth.org/Specialty-Services/Behavioral-Health/The-Institute-for-Prevention/Programs/Opioid-Overdose-Recovery-Program.aspx
Naloxone Training Video by Dr. Ken Lavalle
http://oceancountyprosecutor.org/naloxone/
NJ Office of Emergency Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/naloxone_info.shtml
Naloxone National Training
https://www.bjatraining.org/tools/naloxone/Naloxone%2BBackground
Overdose Prevention Agency
http://overdosepreventionagency.com/mission/
MAT (Medicated Assisted Treatment)
The three most-common medications used to treat opioid addiction are:
drugfree.org/parent-blog/medication-assisted-treatment/
SAMHSA Treatment Directory
dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/directory.aspx
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a612022.html
SAMHSA Toolkit for Overdose Survivors and Their Families
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA13-4742/Toolkit_Survivors.pdf
Prescribe to Prevent
Information for Pharmacists, Prescribers, Public Health Workers and others working on overdose protection and Naloxone access.
http://prescribetoprevent.org
Heroin
Opiates &
Opioids
Heroin is a narcotic and can be detected in the urine for up to 24 hours and in the blood for as long as 48 to 72 hours after use. It is a Federally Classified Schedule 1 Drug, which means it is one of the most dangerous class of drugs with a high potential for abuse and severe psychological and physical dependence.
What are common street names?
Common street names for heroin include: Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack,and Thunder.
10 Signs of Heroin Addiction
www.narconon.org/blog/heroin-addiction/10-signs-of-hidden-heroin-addiction/
According to www.drugfree.org/heroin?gclid=CLO0u6Doxc4CFQ1Zhgod4a8NLA :
Heroin and other opioids are ravaging communities across America. Deaths from heroin increased 248% between 2010 and 2014. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this increasing trend is driven by Rx painkillers.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) counted 10,574 heroin overdose deaths in 2014, which represents more than a fivefold increase of the heroin death rate from 2002 to 2014
Heroin Addictions; Signs, Side Effects & Withdrawl
heroinresources.org/addiction/
What is the difference between an Opiate and an Opioid?
Opiate drugs originate from naturally-occurring alkaloids found in the opium poppy plant.
Opiate drug types include:
Opioids are synthetic drugs that produce opiate-like effects. So when comparing opiate vs. opioid, both substances provide pain-killing effects.
Some examples of opioid drugs are:
Source: www.dea.gov
Signs and Symptoms (Courtesy of The Partnership of Drug Free N.J.)
www.drugfreenj.org/signsandsymptoms/
WATCH AS THIS DOCTOR TELLS A FAMILY THAT THEIR DAUGHTER DOESN"T NEED A PRESCIPTION
The following are Narcan Reversal Stats that I got from the Ocean and Monmouth County N.J. Prosecutor's office for 2015:
Ocean:
- 253 documented Narcan reversals by police in 2017, as a result of opioid overdose.
Monmouth: According to The Two River Times, In 2016, with the most recent information available, Prosecuto Chris Gramiccioni said there were :
- 148 deaths due to heroin/opioid overdose and 164 from all other drug overdoses.
- 219 documented Narcan reversals by police in 2015, as a result of opioid overdose.
What are the effects of an overdose ?
Because heroin abusers do not know the actual strength of the drug or its true contents, they are at a high risk of overdose or death.
The effects of a heroin overdose are: Slow and shallow breathing, blue lips and fingernails, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, and possible death.
Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP)
http://www.barnabashealth.org/Specialty-Services/Behavioral-Health/The-Institute-for-Prevention/Programs/Opioid-Overdose-Recovery-Program.aspx
Naloxone Training Video by Dr. Ken Lavalle
http://oceancountyprosecutor.org/naloxone/
NJ Office of Emergency Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ems/naloxone_info.shtml
Naloxone National Training
https://www.bjatraining.org/tools/naloxone/Naloxone%2BBackground
Overdose Prevention Agency
http://overdosepreventionagency.com/mission/
MAT (Medicated Assisted Treatment)
The three most-common medications used to treat opioid addiction are:
- Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
- Methadone
drugfree.org/parent-blog/medication-assisted-treatment/
SAMHSA Treatment Directory
dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/directory.aspx
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a612022.html
SAMHSA Toolkit for Overdose Survivors and Their Families
http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA13-4742/Toolkit_Survivors.pdf
Prescribe to Prevent
Information for Pharmacists, Prescribers, Public Health Workers and others working on overdose protection and Naloxone access.
http://prescribetoprevent.org
Heroin
Opiates &
Opioids
Heroin is a narcotic and can be detected in the urine for up to 24 hours and in the blood for as long as 48 to 72 hours after use. It is a Federally Classified Schedule 1 Drug, which means it is one of the most dangerous class of drugs with a high potential for abuse and severe psychological and physical dependence.
What are common street names?
Common street names for heroin include: Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack,and Thunder.
10 Signs of Heroin Addiction
www.narconon.org/blog/heroin-addiction/10-signs-of-hidden-heroin-addiction/
According to www.drugfree.org/heroin?gclid=CLO0u6Doxc4CFQ1Zhgod4a8NLA :
Heroin and other opioids are ravaging communities across America. Deaths from heroin increased 248% between 2010 and 2014. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this increasing trend is driven by Rx painkillers.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) counted 10,574 heroin overdose deaths in 2014, which represents more than a fivefold increase of the heroin death rate from 2002 to 2014
Heroin Addictions; Signs, Side Effects & Withdrawl
heroinresources.org/addiction/
What is the difference between an Opiate and an Opioid?
Opiate drugs originate from naturally-occurring alkaloids found in the opium poppy plant.
Opiate drug types include:
- heroin
- opium
- morphine
- codeine
Opioids are synthetic drugs that produce opiate-like effects. So when comparing opiate vs. opioid, both substances provide pain-killing effects.
Some examples of opioid drugs are:
- Demerol
- Oxycodone
- Fentanyl
- Methadone
- Percodan
- Percocet
Source: www.dea.gov
Signs and Symptoms (Courtesy of The Partnership of Drug Free N.J.)
www.drugfreenj.org/signsandsymptoms/
WATCH AS THIS DOCTOR TELLS A FAMILY THAT THEIR DAUGHTER DOESN"T NEED A PRESCIPTION