Health Movie Questions Prep Flashcards

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What is fentanyl?

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Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid used medically for pain but often abused illegally.

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List 5 risks of using fentanyl

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  1. overdose
  2. respiratory distress
  3. addiction and dependence
  4. mental health issues
  5. need to seek other similar substances
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What would be responsible decisions regarding substance use?

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  1. be educated on fentanyl; side effects, risks, etc.
  2. don’t take fentanyl when alone
  3. avoid mixing such substances and be cautious
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4
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Identify social influences that contribute to the crisis

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  1. negative influence by social networks (family, friends) or being pressured into doing drugs
  2. unemployment
  3. economic hardships
  4. trauma or mental health issues, including self isolation
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Identify environmental influences that contribute to the crisis

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  1. access to substances
  2. healthcare system limitations
  3. poor living conditions
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Healthier choices

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  1. support mental health to reduce drug usage
  2. informing of other painkillers than fentany, eg. non opiod pain relievers or physical therapy
  3. physical activity as a way out
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Drug awareness ideas

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  1. education on the dangers of fentanyl, eg. seminars or workshops, videos, etc.
  2. social media
  3. awareness campaign
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Opioid epidemic

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The opioid epidemic is a crisis of addiction and fatal overdoses.

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9
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Fentanyl dangers

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  1. 50 times stronger than heroin
  2. 100 times stronger than morphine
  3. deadly drug
  4. mixed in other drugs such as cocaine, fake pills or heroin
  5. acts fast hard to reverse
  6. very addictive
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3 strategies for prevention

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  1. education and awareness
  2. monitoring/limiting intake
  3. access to naloxone (narcan) which reverts fentanyl
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connection to real-world issues

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  1. make safer choices
  2. recognize overdose symptoms
  3. fentanyl dangers
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