Current Trends in Drug and Alcohol Use

35 West Owens Avenue,North Las Vegas NV 89030

14 March, 2023

Description

Review current US stats on opioids, opioid deaths, symptoms of opioid overdose and overdose prevention medication naloxone. Discuss community resources for harm reduction including clean needles and fentanyl test strips. Review current US stats on marijuana and hallucinogen use, potency factors, and rates of dependence. Review alcohol intoxication and detox dangers. Review examples of “stash clothing” and apply knowledge to client and facility search policies.