Ramanda

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds Q7: Educate ourselves. Discover resources throughout the community which can serve individuals and families affected by addiction. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds Despite the benefits of naloxone, legal barriers make it difficult for people who use opioids, and their friends and families who may be present at the scene of an overdose, to obtain a prescription. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds There are prescription drop boxes in 199 locations in 116 counties in KY, with sites being added daily.#NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds Q5:The Kentucky Hospital Association partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services to launch Kentucky Statewide opioid stewardship program with the goal to use alternative means to manage pain. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

What is #naloxone?

Watch to see how naloxone, an #opioid overdose-reversal medication, works in the body ▶️ https://t.co/LE08P4DWev

#ThursdayThoughts

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds Q5: Congress has initiated a 500 million dollar budget via Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to improve access to treatment and recovery support services nationwide#NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds https://t.co/WOs7PhjpkX #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Nancy Abell 😷 @nancyabell]

@GovMattBevin @kyoag @louisvillemayor **KY should join Ohio's @OhioAG in the pursuit to stop OPIOD abuse /OD deaths *** https://t.co/6v3Zm3M8K1

[Nancy Abell 😷 @nancyabell]

@GovMattBevin @kyoag @louisvillemayor **KY should join Ohio's @OhioAG in the pursuit to stop OPIOD abuse /OD deaths *** https://t.co/6v3Zm3M8K1

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds Q1B:warning signs of opioid overdose include unresponsiveness and shallow breathing #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Ramanda @Ramanda10906729]

@DrRankinPeds A1.B The dangers of opiod abuse include increased risk of infectious disease such as HIV.#NusesStopOpioidAbuse