Learn about successful collaborations in harm reduction and public safety to prevent overdose, featuring insights from various presenters and an overview of pilot projects supported by the National Council and CDC. The webinar emphasizes evidence-based strategies, integration of harm reduction and p

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The February 2024 NYSDOH AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program focuses on assisting clinicians in engaging with patients about opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment goals, emphasizing overdose prevention, providing updated information on available treatment options, and offering recommendations f

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This guide outlines the objectives, principles, and key elements of Initial Operational Response (IOR) to incidents involving hazardous substances or CBRN materials. It covers the stages of response, transition to Specialist Operational Response (SOR), primary objectives of IOR, JESIP principles, an

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Somerset Foundation Trust Community offers a comprehensive range of services, including Rapid Response, Urgent Community Response (UCR), and Hospital@Home (H@H). These services aim to provide timely and effective care to individuals in their homes, reducing the need for hospital admissions. Rapid NH

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Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) conducted a listening session on September 26, 2023, addressing the opioid crisis, definitions of opioids, medication-assisted treatments, and current data on overdose deaths in the county. The session highlighted the rapid increase in opioid-related overdose

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Mortality statistics for 2018 were released on January 30, 2020, highlighting life expectancy trends, drug overdose statistics, and the first maternal mortality rate in over a decade. A comprehensive communications strategy was executed to disseminate the data, including a new website, visual abstra

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The opioid crisis in North America and Africa presents common threats and differing dynamics. Factors such as ease of manufacturing, interchangeability of fentanyl and tramadol, and market dynamics contribute to the crisis. In North America, high rates of prescription opioids have led to diversion a

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The Virginia Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education Program provide rapid training on opioids, overdose risks, naloxone usage, and emergency response protocols. Opioids include various drugs with potential overdose risk factors such as prior overdoses, reduced tolerance, mixing drugs, and certain me

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The National Response Framework aims to strengthen response actions by coordinating across the entire community to stabilize community lifelines. Community lifelines are critical services essential for human health, safety, and economic security. Stabilizing these lifelines is crucial during respons

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When administering naloxone for opioid overdose, choosing between nasal spray and intramuscular injection involves considerations such as ease of use, effectiveness in various conditions, and duration of action. Both methods have their advantages and may depend on individual circumstances. Nasal nal

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Explore key theories of reinforcement including Thorndike's Law of Effect, Hull's Drive Reduction Theory, the Premack Principle, Response-Deprivation Hypothesis, and Behavioral Economics concepts such as Response Allocation. Learn about reinforcers as stimuli, primary and secondary reinforcers, the

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A patient at the Pasteur Clinic in Toulouse suffered from a significant radiation overdose during radiotherapy treatment for recurrent pelvic cancer.

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Learn about opioids, recognizing opioid overdose, and responding to emergencies in this educational training by Shepherdstown Fire Department. Get insights on opioid receptors, hierarchy of opioids, chemical anatomy, and factors putting individuals at risk. Equip yourself with the knowledge to admin

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Understanding emergency response involves defining terms like emergency, supervision, command, and coordination. This includes the objectives of emergency response operations, key characteristics, requirements for effective response, and stages of response such as warning, threat, incident, assessme

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Established as a vital support entity in the National Response System, the National Response Center (NRC) serves as the federal contact point for pollution incident reporting. Handling various responsibilities such as coordinating responses to pollution, railroad, and port security incidents, the NR

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Naloxone is a critical medication used by law enforcement to reverse opioid overdoses. The Davids Law-Opioid Overdose Reversal Act allows first responders to possess and administer Naloxone. The Good Samaritan Provision provides immunity to those calling for help during an overdose. Naloxone works b

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Utilizing Wisconsin's Ambulance Run Data System (WARDS), this initiative aims to enhance opioid overdose surveillance by analyzing nonfatal overdose data in real-time. By developing specific case definitions and identifying key variables of interest, the project seeks to improve the timeliness of mo

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The World Health Organization defines opioid overdose as a condition that can lead to respiratory depression and death, often identified by pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and respiratory depression. The statistics show a concerning rise in opioid-related deaths, emphasizing the urgent need for pr

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Efforts in Lane County to prevent prescription drug overdose include forming alliances, organizing educational sessions for prescribers, promoting Naloxone access, and engaging with the community and law enforcement. Initiatives also involve monitoring and addressing risky prescribing practices and

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This information provides insights into a Prescription Drug Overdose grant program in New Mexico, focusing on training and distributing Naloxone to combat opioid overdose. The program involves a hub and spoke system, where entities like county organizations and local agencies play crucial roles in t

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The figures depict the alarming rise in drug-involved overdose deaths in the United States over the period 1999-2020. Figure 1 shows the number of deaths by gender, Figure 2 highlights specific drug categories involved, Figure 3 focuses on opioid-related deaths categorized by gender, and Figure 4 de

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The State of Maine's Overdose Response and Prevention Program aims to combat substance use disorders through community-based initiatives, public messaging campaigns, and harm reduction strategies. The program includes elements such as community recovery partners, embedded SUD clinicians in first res

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This presentation covers the REVIVE! training program in Virginia, focusing on opioid overdose response, naloxone education, legislation surrounding safe reporting of overdoses, and the goals of training lay rescuers in recognizing and reversing opioid overdoses.

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Delve into the complexities of the opioid crisis through an examination of CDC data depicting the relationship between opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Contrary to popular belief, the crisis is not solely attributed to physicians over-prescribing opioids. Gain a deeper understanding of who is p

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Job Corps conducts a monthly teleconference for physicians across different regions. Zero new cases of COVID-19 among Job Corps students were reported. Guidelines for responding to opioid overdose in Job Corps include the availability of Narcan kits in various locations and staff training on recogni

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The Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) works to improve emergency care quality, with a focus on opioid overdose. Over 3,000 Michiganders died from opioid overdose in 2021, exceeding motor vehicle-related deaths. Harm reduction strategies, like distributing naloxone in ED

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Exploring the reasons behind witnesses delaying help-seeking after an accidental overdose, this study by Katie Hail-Jares delves into incarceration, loss of tolerance, social support systems, and witness behavior. It highlights the challenges of witness reporting in substance use settings and the im

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The figures illustrate the concerning rise in opioid overdose deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2022. Graphs depict overdose deaths by sex, specific drugs or drug categories, involvement of opioids, and prescription opioids. The data highlights the impact of opioids on both genders and the ro

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The Ohio State Opioid Response (SOR) Project aims to establish a comprehensive care system for African American, Hispanic/Latino American, and other minority communities affected by opioid use disorder. The project focuses on integrating physical health, emergency health care, behavioral health care

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Washington State is actively implementing opioid prevention and treatment initiatives to address the rising opioid-related overdose deaths and disparities. The state's response plan includes tackling gaps in prevention, treatment, and recovery support to reduce the opioid disease burden. Key data hi

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This presentation dives into the concerning epidemiology of adolescent drug overdose and suicide, discussing various ingestions such as Skittles parties, marijuana, alcohol, and OTC medications. It sheds light on the role of social media in adolescent substance abuse and highlights risk factors, inc

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This guideline aims to promote practical harm reduction strategies to mitigate negative consequences linked with substance use. It emphasizes healthcare clinicians to provide medical care, including screening for HIV and HCV, for patients using substances. It also suggests offering harm reduction co

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California's Department of Health Care Services is leading a comprehensive effort to address the opioid epidemic in the state. Through the MAT Expansion Project and various coordinated initiatives, they are focusing on reducing overdose deaths, increasing access to treatment, and enhancing monitorin

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This article covers the calculation of the Vibration Response Spectrum for Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) systems subjected to base excitation using a general method equation. It explains how to determine the response for a family of natural frequencies and plot the results as VRS. The content incl

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Studying trends in fatal and non-fatal overdose at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference in 2019, Amy Peacock presented findings funded by the Australian Government. The research involved analyzing data sources like cryptomarket data, mortality data, hospitaliza

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Poisoning and overdose are common occurrences with serious implications. They encompass various toxidromes and require a systematic approach covering risk assessment, resuscitation, investigations, supportive care, decontamination, antidotes, and disposition planning. Recognizing signs of poisoning

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Calcium channel blocker overdose is a critical condition that can be life-threatening, especially in children. The overdose can result in symptoms such as syncope, chest pain, weakness, and seizures due to the medication's effects on cardiovascular function. Prompt recognition and appropriate manage

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The Nevada Rural Opioid Overdose Reversal (NROOR) Project focused on purchasing and distributing naloxone, training healthcare professionals, and improving health outcomes in rural areas with opioid overdose incidents. Led by dedicated project personnel and key partnerships, the program aimed to add

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Naloxone is a prescription medication used to reverse the effects of opioid drugs and prevent overdose deaths. Available in different forms, Naloxone can be administered by intramuscular injection or intranasal spray. Immediate intervention with Naloxone can save lives by reversing the effects of op

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This report examines pregnancy-associated deaths in Virginia from 1999 to 2007, specifically focusing on cases related to drug overdose. Among the 397 cases reviewed, substance abuse was found to be a significant contributor to 24.2% of deaths, impacting various causes and manners of death including

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