阿片类药物的常见问题
什么是阿片类药物? An addictive class of drugs used for pain relief that are often used non-medically and illegally. Examples include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, etc.
所有的阿片类药物都是非法的吗? No. Many drugs in this class are prescribed and used for medical purposes, often for severe pain relief. These should be taken only as prescribed and directed and always with serious caution. Examples are oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, and codeine. 卫生服务 does not prescribe opioids.
芬太尼是什么? Fentanyl is a type of strong synthetic opioid used medically and commonly used illegally and mixed into street drugs. As little as two milligrams can be fatal to the user. Fentanyl testing strips can check for the presence of fentanyl in powders and solutions and are available in 卫生服务.
过量的常见问题
什么是过量用药? An overdose is when a toxic amount of a substance is used and can lead to death. Tolerance to opioids can build over time, so the amount to cause an overdose can vary from person to person and can depend on the drug.
Can I overdose from prescription medication? Yes, even if taken as prescribed and directed, there is always risk of overdose.
Symptoms of opioid overdose: Overdose can cause respiratory depression which looks like infrequent breathing or no breathing and can lead to cardiac arrest. Other symptoms include sleepiness, 小的学生, 蓝色的嘴唇, 冰冷的皮肤, being unresponsive or unconscious.
What if I think someone is overdosing? 这是医疗紧急情况! If ON CAMPUS, call 206-281-2911 or x2911 from a campus phone. 如果在校外，请拨打911. If safe to do so, you can administer 纳洛酮 and stay with the person until help arrives.
纳洛酮常见问题
什么是纳洛酮? 纳洛酮 is the brand name for a drug called naloxone which can reverse an opioid overdose if given in time. The most common way to give 纳洛酮 is a nasal spray.
我如何使用纳洛酮? Insert the tip of the 纳洛酮 vial into one nostril and push the button on the bottom of the medication. Each device contains only one dose, so do not push the button until it is in the person's nose. If the person does not improve in 2-3 minutes, give another dose in the other nostril.
纳洛酮起效有多快? Generally within two minutes. If the person doesn't start improving in 2-3 minutes, administer another dose. Sometimes several doses are needed.
What if 纳洛酮 is used and the person wasn't overdosing? 没关系! 纳洛酮 isn't harmful if given to someone who doesn't need it. According to the 好撒玛利亚人法, a person who provides emergency care without compensation to an individual will not be liable for civil damages related to providing emergency care.
任何人都可以携带纳洛酮吗? In the state of Washington, anyone can carry and administer 纳洛酮 in a suspected overdose situation.
我怎么才能弄到纳洛酮? Anyone in the state of Washington can order free 纳洛酮 once a month. You can also inquire about 纳洛酮 and fentanyl testing strip kits at 卫生服务 and OSS.
How do I get help for drug addiction? If you or a friend are in crisis and need immediate help, you can reach the crisis and suicide hotline at 988 or the King County crisis line at 888-467-3219. SPU has confidential counseling services and can help you find the resources you need.