This course is a public domain which consists of the 2 resources below.

SAMHSA Document 1

APA Brief

This course includes a toolkit created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that is designed to educate individuals on causes, risks, and signs of overdose. The toolkit includes basic information about what an overdose is and common substances that can cause overdose. It describes medications that can be used to reverse opioid overdoses. It then outlines steps that should be taken when witnessing and responding to an overdose. A second article discusses research that psychologists are currently engaging in to support an increase in the number of overdose prevention sites. It also briefly describes other harm reduction initiatives being implemented in the United States.

12 Questions

1. Which of the following is the most effective method to reverse an opioid overdose?

a. Administering naloxone b. Rapidly drinking water c. Inducing vomiting d. Giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

2. Which type of naloxone administration is most accessible and widely available?

a. Intravenous injection b. Intramuscular injection c. Nasal spray d. Tablet ingestion

3. Which of the following is a key risk factor for overdose in people using stimulants?

a. Overusing stimulants b. Combining stimulants with opioids c. Having sleep deprivation d. All of the above

4. Which of the following is NOT a harm reduction strategy?

a. Providing naloxone b. Prescription opioid stewardship c. Educating about overdose risks d. Mandatory drug testing

5. Which of the following is a reason why people might avoid using naloxone?

a. Fear of withdrawal symptoms b. Lack of access to naloxone c. Lack of knowledge about overdose d. Belief that naloxone is ineffective

6. What is the first step in responding to an overdose?

a. Give naloxone b. Call 911 c. Check for a response d. Administer rescue breaths

7. How many times should naloxone be administered if the person does not start breathing or otherwise respond after 2-3 minutes?

a. Once b. Twice c. Three times d. Until they start breathing

8. What should opioid users do if they obtain unregulated opioids on the street?

a. Test them for fentanyl b. Take them immediately c. Give them to a friend d. Take them with water

9. Which of the following is NOT a strategy to reduce overdose risk?

a. Start with the lowest possible amount of drug b. Use alone c. Carry an OORM d. Listen to your body

10. Which healthcare professional can prescribe buprenorphine for OUD?

a. Doctor b. Nurse c. Pharmacist d. Social worker

11. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of overdose prevention sites, according to research?

a. Reducing overdose deaths b. Improving injection safety behaviors c. Increasing crime d. Expanding access to addiction treatment

12. Which of the following harm reduction initiatives has shown promise in countries where overdose prevention sites have been running longer?

a. Medication-assisted treatment b. Safe supply efforts c. Needle exchange programs d. A and B

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