viuhra.bsky.social
Promoting a harm reduction approach on campus and in our community
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It's true, there really is a gap between public perception and the actual reality with OAT. So happy to hear you're comfortable educating people about it, that makes a difference 💜🙌
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If you want to learn more, join us for our next training session. Dates tbd, but definitely let us know if you are interested!
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Be mindful of the fact that we don’t always know what is in street drugs. There may be benzos mixed in, so naloxone might restore breathing but not consciousness. Sign up for alerts and check in with local drug-checking services to have a better idea of what you are dealing with in your area.
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Don’t jump the gun. You might find someone who looks like they’ve gone down but are actually just exhausted or unwell for other reasons. Sometimes checking on someone and repositioning them for comfort and blood flow is enough.
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Consent! When putting your hands on someone in any way, even if you’re not sure if they are conscious, always tell them what you are doing and why. When they regain consciousness, tell them what actions you've taken. This is so important.
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For example, if you are in a scenario where no withdrawal is expected (example, a party drug that unexpectedly contained opioids) then nasal naloxone may be a better option. But if withdrawal symptoms are possible, injectable naloxone can be more compassionate and equally effective.
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There is a difference in potency between nasal naloxone and injectable naloxone, and your decision about which to use can depend on a few things.
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Nasal naloxone is now available on campus and in residences! Previously, we only had access to the injectable kits, which can sometimes be a barrier for some folks, including our younger student population. A big thankyou to the folks at UVic with the #SidneyShouldBeHere campaign for this.