What is Opioid Use Disorder and Naloxone?
Opioid overdose is a leading cause of preventable death in Arizona, and many communities are affected, rural and Tribal communities among them. Opioids include prescription medications (such as hydrocodone and oxycodone), heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid. Opioid use disorder is a medical condition that can raise a person’s risk of overdose. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, and it can be given by anyone, including people without medical training. In Arizona, it is available without a prescription.
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About the AzCRH Naloxone Toolkit
The Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) developed the naloxone training toolkit below in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Sonoran Prevention Works, and the Arizona Community Health Workers Association. The toolkit was created to help prevent opioid-related deaths by building the capacity of community health workers and representatives (CHW/Rs), community leaders, and students to carry and use naloxone.
Lesson Plan (Automatic Download)
Naloxone Demonstration Facilitator Guide (Automatic Download)
Alternative Scenario Ideas (Automatic Download)
How to use intramuscular naloxone (Video)
How to use intranasal naloxone (Video)
Naloxone Administration Training Video
Activities:
AzCRH Webinar: Public CHW/R Naloxone Training*
*Please note that this webinar is a sample one-hour training of the normal 90-minute interactive training session.
Organizations that want to become naloxone distributors or order naloxone can do so through the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Visit the ADHS order naloxone page to get started. Questions? Contact azopioid@azdhs.gov
Naloxone Administration for EMTs and Law Enforcement (online course)
This free, self-paced online module teaches EMTs and law enforcement officers to recognize an opioid overdose and administer naloxone. It was developed by University of Arizona faculty following the Arizona First Responders Initiative (2018 to 2022) and is hosted on the LearnWorlds learning platform. For more information, contact Joyce Hospodar. Open the online course >
Roadmap for First Response Encounters of Patients with Potential Substance Use Disorders (video)
This free, ADHS-sponsored recorded presentation introduces first responders to the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) approach, including how to recognize signs of a substance use disorder and share treatment resources. Watch the Roadmap video >
For more information about Naloxone, please review the below links.
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Medical Disclaimer: The information on this resource is designed for educational purposes only. The information does not substitute for, nor replace, the advice of a medical professional, including diagnosis or treatment. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional with questions you may have regarding a medical condition.