Presentation
Top of page Question - Are there likely to be other workers or young people present at that work situation? If so, what occupational groups might be present? (e.g. police at a courthouse or young people together in a streetwork setting?) [www1.health.gov.au]
In: Opioids Past, Present and Future, Hughes J, Collier HO, Rance MJ, Tyers MB (Eds), Taylor & Francis, London 1984. p.145. ^ Pattinson, K.T.S. (May 1, 2008). "Opioids and the Control of Respiration". [en.wikipedia.org]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
“My biggest fear is that she would be by herself, dying by herself,” Vasquez said. “I guess she had a craving for too much.” [eu.northjersey.com]
Neurologic
- Stroke
[…] factors Opioid dependence, use of high doses of opioids, injection of opioids, use with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or cocaine. [1] [5] Diagnostic method Based on symptoms [3] Differential diagnosis Low blood sugar, alcohol intoxication, head trauma, stroke [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
Of course, addiction treatment starts with heroin withdrawal. However, after detox, the real treatment begins. Rehab gives you the skills, understanding, and strength to prevent relapse on heroin. [crestviewrecoverycenter.com]
[…] available for people with opioid use disorder or opioid dependence, who are at higher risk for opioid overdose. [32] [33] The selection of treatment depends on various factors, such as a person's preference, accessibility, and history of treatment. [ [en.wikipedia.org]
The woman was revived and was taken to MacNeal Hospital for treatment, police said. “The Narcan used by police personnel on scene was funded by a grant from the Riverside Junior Woman’s charity in 2017,” Police Chief Tom Weitzel said in a statement. [chicago.suntimes.com]
Then, last year, Jessica spent six weeks at a drug treatment program in Laguna Beach, California — at a cost of $150,000, again paid by her father’s health insurance plan. [eu.northjersey.com]
Epidemiology
As a nonspecific antidote, activated charcoal is frequently recommended if available within one hour of the ingestion and the ingestion is significant. [17] Gastric lavage, syrup of ipecac, and whole bowel irrigation are rarely used. [17] Epidemiology [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
PMID 18570021. ^ "Community-Based Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs Providing Naloxone — United States, 2010". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. December 2010. [en.wikipedia.org]
Rehab gives you the skills, understanding, and strength to prevent relapse on heroin. Crest View Recovery Center in Asheville, North Carolina provides heroin rehab for lasting recovery. [crestviewrecoverycenter.com]
Introduction In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded 12 states, under the Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance (ESOOS) program, to utilize state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency department syndromic surveillance [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]