NCADD

We are distributing 2,500 free naloxone kits to Wayne County first responders. Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioids, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone is used to treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. However, this medicine should not be used in place of emergency medical care for an overdose. DWMHA reassured law enforcement that they are covered by the Good Samaritan Law. Michigan law 28.543, sec. 3 states that a peace officer may possess any opioid antagonist distributed to that peace officer under section 2 and may administer that opioid antagonist to an individual if both of the following apply: The peace officer has been trained in the proper administration of that opioid antagonist. The peace officer has reason to believe that the individual is experiencing an opioid-related overdose.

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Our kits contain the following:

 Lastly, we must increase our use of medication assisted treatment, such as methadone, vivitrol, suboxone and buprenorphine and give our providers more tools for their tool box. (2) prefilled 2 ml naloxone/needle-less luer-lock syringes (2) mucosal atomization (nasal spray) devices (2) pairs of nitrile gloves (1) CPR face shield (2) use documentation cards (2) educational materials Other initiatives we continue to promote include encouraging providers to use the Strategic Prevention Framework for prescription drug use to raise awareness about the dangers of misusing prescribed medications and to work with pharmacy and medical communities to address the risks of overprescribing to youth and young adults with a special emphasis on 18- to 25-year-olds. We must increase the availability of prescription drug take back boxes in the Detroit Wayne County area, not just on National “Take Back Days,” as this will aid in the removal of unused prescription drugs from our communities.

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