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**Overdose death in NJ ⬆️ 20% amid COVID Pandemic**
https://t.co/8zOoeLCpkK
Here at Cooper, we are all waivered and prescribe bupe; SO SHOULD YOU.
Want to get X waivered so you can ✍️ bupe & help ⬇️ mortality due to SUD by 2/3? Check out these FREE, VIRTUAL training sessions thru Cooper or ACEP.
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Thanks @Rachel_EMPharmD
We proposed that giving initial high doses of bupe of 16-24 mg may avoid precipitated withdrawal and increase the chance of getting someone into treatment. @bupe_ed@MatthewSalzmd
To combat stigma, we must carefully choose our language.
SAY THIS:
✅ Person with a substance use disorder
✅ Not actively using
✅ Actively using
✅ Resumed use
✅ Use/misuse
NOT THIS:
❌ Addict/Junkie
❌ Clean
❌ Dirty
❌ Relapse
❌ Abuse