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Dose of Reality: Opioid Overdose
… experience an overdose at any time. When a person survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action. Call 911 immediately if you think someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. How to recognize an overdose An opioid overdose … on the person until emergency help arrives. Help others without worrying It is safe to help someone experiencing an opioid overdose. You do not need a prescription to use or administer … -
Naloxone Administration in Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Clinics
… antagonists Executive Order 228 See DHS “Opioids” webpage 1. How to recognize and support someone during an overdose 2. Administering naloxone 3. Call 911 • Standing Order by MD • … antagonists Executive Order 228 See DHS “Opioids” webpage 1. How to recognize and support someone during an overdose 2. Administering naloxone 3. Call 911 • Standing Order by MD • … antagonists Executive Order 228 See DHS “Opioids” webpage 1. How to recognize and support someone during an overdose 2. Administering naloxone 3. Call 911 • Standing Order by MD • … -
Wisconsin Looks at Stigma and Those Who Use Opioids
… opioid use disorder. Respondents were asked to check one or more boxes as to whether or not “someone with addiction to opioids has…” A majority (94%) believed that opioid use disorder is a … other questions were more open-ended. Who Do You See? One of these asked: “When you imagine someone addicted to opioids, what type of person do you see?” Over 1,100 of the 1,505 respondents … a number of common themes. The most common theme of all (expressed in 518 responses) was that someone addicted to opioids could be “anyone.” Some example responses included: “I cannot [say]. … -
Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin
… safely Opioids can harm you. There are steps that can be taken to reduce the harms you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. Get harm reduction tips Get rid of unused … experience an overdose at any time. When a person survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action. Learn the steps to save a life Get help … use disorder is a medical condition that can affect anyone who uses opioids. Wherever you or someone you care about may be in a struggle with opioids, there are people ready to help. In … -
Free Fentanyl Test Strips Now Available Statewide
… drug contains fentanyl. A tiny amount – as little as two grains of salt – is enough to kill someone. With information from the test, a person can take steps to reduce their risk of an … is available on the DHS website. There is no limit on the number of fentanyl test strips that someone can receive through this program. Participating organizations have access to an unlimited … -
Carrying NARCAN®: a Lifesaving Dose of Reality
… and fingernails. You may need to deliver more than one dose. Can I get in trouble for helping someone? Wisconsin laws state that any person may possess a medication to reverse an opioid … -
Community-Based Residential Facility - Naloxone Administration
… They can be deadly if taken in high doses, taken in combination with other drugs, or given to someone with certain pre-existing medical conditions. As stated in Executive Order 214, Public … reverse overdoses caused by non-opioid drugs. It will not cause harm if it is administered to someone who is not experiencing an overdose due to opioids. It cannot be abused and is not … -
Statewide Naloxone Standing Order for Pharmacist, Sample
… Dose of Reality: • Review common questions about opioids and address risk factors that can put someone at increased risk of overdose: Dose of Reality: Get the Facts on Opioids • Provide … or risk factors and the use of naloxone. • If individual wants information on how to talk to someone about opioids and opioid use, provide talking points resource: Dose of Reality: Start … -
Local Prescriber Naloxone Standing Order for Pharmacists template
… antagonist is delivered. Wis. Stat. § 450.11(1i)(a)1 · Ask if naloxone is for patient or someone else, or if ever used before. Offer naloxone to anyone/or loved one of someone who is using opioids (prescription or non-prescription). Naloxone Available Poster … -
DHS and DOJ Announce Dose of Reality Roundtable Discussions on Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic
… reduction, and treatment and recovery resources on the Dose of Reality webpages . If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder, visit the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline … -
NARCAN®: a Lifesaving Dose of Reality
… accidental overdoses and the need for multiple NARCAN® doses are on the rise. How to Give Someone NARCAN® To prevent or reverse an opioid overdose Call 911 and follow the instructions … -
DHS Schedules Listening Sessions to Get Input On How Settlement Funds Should Be Used to Address Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic
… from people solutions and ideas that are appropriate for their communities.” If you or someone you love needs help, contact the Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline . Call 211 or … -
DHS Submits Plan to Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance on How to Use $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
… to the addition of fentanyl, a powerful, synthetic drug, in substances like opioids. If you or someone you love needs help for an opioid use disorder or other substance use concern, contact … -
Wisconsin State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis (STR): 2018-2019 Final Prevention Activity Report
… who had received the lock bags was that they did not feel the bags were secure enough; that someone could easily cut through the bag. - Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition Wisconsin … The kits are practical because many people can use the kits themselves or give it to someone they know. - Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition It would be interesting if a … -
DHS Observes International Overdose Awareness Day by Awarding Grants to Make More Life-Saving Tools Available
… on community services, including substance use treatment and recovery supports. Call 988 for someone to talk to in times of emotional stress. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. … -
Revised DHS Opioid Settlement Funds Proposal for SFY 2023
… one is using substances, whole family support groups, grief recovery for those who have lost someone to substance use, and referrals to harm reduction, treatment, counseling, and recovery … -
Treating Opioid Abuse: Report by the Commission on Substance Abuse Treatment Delivery
… law enforcement agencies, hospitals, families, and other health care professionals can refer someone or drop off an individual with an OUD at the center. Individuals are assessed for their …