Opioidler

Opiate: a drug or medication that is derived from the naturally occurring opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). Examples include codeine & morphine.

Opioid: An opioid is a more broad based term and includes both the opiate medications & drugs listed above as well as those that are partially or completely chemically manufactured to result in medications/drugs that cause effects in the body similar to those of naturally occurring opiates. Examples include oxycodone & hydrocodone.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT is the use of FDA- approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapy, to treat substance use/addiction disorders. MAT approved treatment for opioid use disorder include Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone.

Naloxone: is an FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose. It can be injected (Intramuscular or intravenous) or more commonly used as an intranasal spray. Many first responders and law enforcement officers carrier this life saving medication- however NOT all do. Check with your local service providers for policies.

• ~175 people are DYING every DAY from drug overdose. Totaling 64,000 deaths in 2017.
• 80% of current heroin users abused prescription opioids first.
• Illicit fentanyl is the cause of many "heroin" related deaths.
• Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of 50.

Steve’s Law: “Specifies that a person, who in good faith seeks medical assistance for another person who is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose may not be arrested charged, prosecuted, penalized, or have that person’s property subject to civil forfeiture.”

MN State Athletics Association: Has a No-tolerance policy for all athletics and fine arts activities.

1^st violation: 2 game or 2 week suspension

2^nd violation: 6 game or 3 week suspension

3^rd violation: 12 game or 4-week

Hennepin County 2017- Opioid Deaths Set Yet Another High

MN Governor's Office Opioid Plans

MN Lawsuits Against Opioid Producers

Twin Cities Opioid Crisis Pioneer Press

Counseling and Treatment Services

Relate Counseling:

• https://www.relatemn.org/
• 952-932-7277

To make an appointment with Isabella Hopwood at Minnetonka High School visit:

https://goo.gl/forms/vtDFiiTTfJONQdfi2

 

Traverse Counseling:

• https://traversecc.org/
• 952-595-5967

 

South Lake Pediatrics:

• http://www.southlakepediatrics.com/
• 952-401-8300

 

Hazelden Betty Ford For Teens & Young Adults:

 

• http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/locations/plymouth
• 1-866-261-3734

 

Recovery Networks

Narcotics Anonymous:

• Nar-Anon
• NA Minnesota