Naloxone Case Study

Depending on the source, some would term the heroin and opioid problem in the United States a crisis, while others would use the word epidemic. Regardless of which expression is more accurate, the situation regarding heroin and opioid use, abuse and dependence has ignited national, if not global concern. History shows us that pervasive dilemmas have a tendency to cultivate a variety of intervention and the heroin and opioid crisis is no different.

It seems each year that the automobile accidents increase, and there are a high number of death and injuries that follow. Records show that nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes and 20-50 million are injured. More than half of all traffic death occur among young adults 15-44 years of age( ). Accidents can happen at any time and can be caused by many reasons such as rain, speeding, drug, or alcohol. An automobile accident is what brought the 16-year-old boy to the emergency to be care for by the medical staff there. The patient was seen by the ER staff for several hours, and he was admitted later in the inpatient unit for observation. The next morning when staff tried waking the patient he was died.

The purpose of this briefing memo is to provide recommendations to Council of City ABC on certain aspects it may or may not include in its zoning provisions with regard to methadone clinics and dispensaries. In the following sections I will provide my input on the provisions laid out by council.

D-The patient arrived on time for her session. Reports stable on her dose. This writer discussed about tapering off on her methadone, at which the patient is willing to consider doing, but needs more time. She then says, " I might consider doing it next month, but not right now......I was doing it before, but it stopped....just want to take my time." The patient then discussed about having to go to SSA to obtain the payment for the funeral cost. The patient is upset about the small amount she is about to receive. This writer discussed the grieving process of her loss of her husband and also, her mother in law. The patient appeared to be annoyed with her son for not participating in his grandmother funeral arrangement and also, not showing

Abuse is a pattern of substance use that results in negative consequences and impairment (Bukstein and Nquyen). Misuse is the use for a purpose not consistent with medical guidelines or without a prescription for the individual using the medication (Bukstein and Nquyen). Abuse of prescription opioids has been cited as the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and has surpassed the use of cocaine and heroin combined as a cause of mortality (Singhal ). In 2013 alone, nearly two million Americans abused prescription opioids and 16,235 deaths were caused by prescription opioids representing almost a fourfold increase since 1999 (Singhal ). Two million people reported using

Opioid abuse is a crisis that is plaguing America, in 2015 there we an estimated 15,000 deaths due to prescription opioids*. People are dying, and families are being ripped apart, a radical change needs to occur in order to save lives. Although there are many ways to attempt to solve this problem, here are three solutions that could potentially save lives; decriminalize all drugs, limit prescribed painkillers, and provide access to Narcan (naloxone).

CM Gilmore met with all members of the household during a home visit. VC Aubrey Smith disclosed no concerns in the home; however, Bmo's behavior appeared to be very bizzare. Evidence by constantly talking, and constantly moving during the interview. Due due to the concerned behavior from the school, and pedatrician, Sharon Beall. Bmo was drug screened, and tested positive for Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and Methadone. Bfa was not drug screened throughout the investivation, due to his demeanor being calm and normal. Bfa has been coperative with the child throughout the investigation. VC Aubrey Smith recently had to appear in court due to a truancy case. Judge Flanagan ordered for the case to be tranferred to ongoing due to the information

Technically, Narcan is defined as a synthetic congener of oxymorphone, a potent antagonist of both endorphins and narcotics. In layman’s terms, Narcan is used to treat opiate overdose to reverse coma and respiratory depression; included in formulations of pentazocine to reduce the risk of abuse. In layman’s terms Narcan is a narcotic antagonist, that blocks the brain 's

“Matty Rix grew up in a community that had much to offer a happy, adventurous boy. He took advantage of the open spaces and the forests and streams, whether riding his four-wheeler with friends or fishing and hunting with his father. But small-town, rural southern Maine also had something else to offer its curious youth: A steady supply of pain pills and other prescription drugs.” (Richardson, 2011)

Due to a recent rise in opioid overdoses in the Waterloo Region, it is being recommended that all first responders (paramedics, police officers and firefighters) be made to carry a naloxone kit while on duty (1).

UCF’s College of Medicine was recently recognized by the White House as one of 60 medical schools across the country to pledge to teach students about the dangers of prescribing opioids to patients for pain. The pledge follows President Obama’s public-private efforts to fight the nations epidemic of prescription opioid and heroin abuse, according to a press release from UCF.

Although I am not sure if I would be able to do this I was thinking about observing the Cumberland Methadone clinic for an afternoon. It is open Monday-Saturday in LaVale and I think describing the waiting room and those who come in and out over the span of a few hours might make bring the story to a human level. Maybe one patient will remind someone of his or her neighbor, friend, or sibling. The problems I could see with this however would be doctor/patient confidentiality and the fact that I am not sure if I could sit in a doctor’s office inconspicuously for an afternoon without being questioned. I am open to suggestions for other physical spaces I could observe or describe.

What is addiction? The most common definition is the condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. Addiction is so much more than that. People with addiction may not realize that their problem is out of control and could be causing problems for themselves or others around them. Addiction becomes an all-time thing and interferes with usual life responsibilities like relationships, social life, work, and health. People that are struggling with addiction, often cannot quit on their own. Addiction is an illness that entails treatment,

Every day thousands of people overdose on heroin and or opioids, in which they revived with narcan (naloxone). Many people believe it is a blessing because it carries no health risk nor can it be abused. It is to save lives. At least 78 people overdose every day, with that being said narcan is now more accessible to not just people in the medical field but

We produce Naloxone pouches that can be worn however your employees find the most functional. Pouches are on Velcro loops that can be quickly pulled from wherever it’s attached. The pouch provides quick and simple access to two pairs of gloves as well as two Naloxone nasal spray bottles. Our pouches include a GPS beacon and a temperature gauge which is crucial since Naloxone is heat sensitive.