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Staying Alive Program Overdose Prevention. Facilitator Nathan Fields. The Harm Reduction Approach.
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Staying Alive ProgramOverdose Prevention Facilitator Nathan Fields
The Harm Reduction Approach This approach is about giving people options to reduce harm that drug use causes. With this philosophy, we believe that any positive change that you are willing to make is important. It is also about accepting people wherever they are with their drug use and giving them options to reduce harm to themselves and others
Group Rules Confidentiality (privacy) Respect Be Able to Participate-Managing Drug Use Open Mind No Violence or Weapons Respect the facility we are utilizing
Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose • Rapid/quick breathing • Pain in the chest and rapid heartbeat • Weakness on one side of their body • Excessive sweating, and • Sensations of crawling skin • NARCAN DOES NOT REVERESE A COCAINE OVERDOSE
Signs of an opiate overdose? • Unconsciousness • Slowed or stopped breathing • Falling out • Blue lips, skin, or nails • Slow or faint pulse • Blurred vision • Excessive drooling
What are someSTREET REMEDIESfor treating an overdosed victim?
Myths and consequences of street remedies for treating an overdose victim
Overdose Prevention“take it easy” • Control your high • Do not mix drugs • From being clean and return to drug use • Partner up • Overdose Plan
Responding to an opiate overdose R.A.C.E.
R Rouse and stimulate
A Air Way (Look, Listen, Feel)
C Call 911
E Enter Narcan
FOLLOW THROUGH Remove the needle Apply pressure and massage Watch and Wait Continue Rescue Breathing Dispose of Syringe
Staying Alive ProgramOverdose Prevention CONTACT INFORMATION: Nathan Fields Baltimore City Health Dept. Health Educator II Prostate Cancer nathan.fields@baltimorecity.gov 1001 E. Fayette St. Cell 443.615.5891 Office 410.396.1408 Fax 410.396.8457