Introduction to Substance
choose one substance or illegal drug that is prevalently being abused in our society to do a 15 slide PowerPoint with foot notes present to your classmates.
The presentation should include the following:
1. Title page
2. Introduction to Substance
3. History of Abuse
4. Prevalence and Epidemiology in the US
5. Risk Factors/ vulnerable populations associated with abuse of this substance
6. Short-term and Long-term side effects of the substance use
7. Signs and symptoms of abuse upon assessment
8. Potential for overdose or use as suicide weapon of choice
Care plan/soap note
9. Example of a Care Plan for a patient:
1. Pharmacological tx
2. Non-pharmacological tx
3. Patient Education
4. Referral
5. Follow-up
10. Conclusion
Sample Solution
Substance Abuse: Fentanyl
Slide 1 (Title Page)
- Title: Fentanyl: A Growing Threat in Our Communities
- Image: A close-up photo of several fentanyl pills, featuring a distinctive color or imprint.
Speaker Notes Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a prescription drug used to treat severe pain, but it is also illegally manufactured and sold on the street. Fentanyl abuse is a serious public health problem that is responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States. In this presentation, we will explore the history, prevalence, risks, and potential treatment options for fentanyl abuse.
Slide 2 (Introduction to Fentanyl)**
- What is Fentanyl?
- Powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine
- 50-100 times more potent than morphine
- Prescription drug for severe pain management
- Illegally manufactured and sold on the street
Speaker Notes Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is manufactured to be similar to morphine but is significantly more potent. It is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, often after surgery or for chronic pain conditions. However, fentanyl is also illegally manufactured and sold on the street, often mixed with other drugs like heroin or cocaine. This can be extremely dangerous because people who use these drugs may not be aware that they are taking fentanyl, which can lead to overdose and death.
Slide 3 (History of Fentanyl Abuse)**
- 1960s: Developed in Belgium as a pain medication
- 1970s-1980s: Introduced in the US for anesthesia and chronic pain
- 1990s: Increase in illicit fentanyl use
- 2000s: Rise of fentanyl-laced heroin and prescription drug counterfeiting
- 2010s-Present: Fentanyl overdose deaths become a major public health crisis
Speaker Notes Fentanyl was first developed in Belgium in the 1960s as a pain medication. It was introduced in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s for use as an anesthetic and for chronic pain management. However, illicit fentanyl use began to increase in the 1990s. In the 2000s, there was a rise in fentanyl-laced heroin and prescription drug counterfeiting. This trend has continued into the 2010s and present day, with fentanyl overdose deaths becoming a major public health crisis in the United States.
Slide 4 (Prevalence and Epidemiology in the US)**
- Leading cause of synthetic opioid deaths in the US
- Over 80,000 synthetic opioid-involved deaths in 2021
- Fentanyl involved in over 60% of these deaths
- Increase in fentanyl-laced street drugs (heroin, cocaine, counterfeit pills)
- Age groups most affected: 18-45 year olds
Speaker Notes Fentanyl is the leading cause of synthetic opioid deaths in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were over 80,000 synthetic opioid-involved deaths in 2021, and fentanyl was involved in over 60% of these deaths. The increase in fentanyl-laced street drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and counterfeit prescription pills, is a major contributor to this rise in overdose deaths. Fentanyl abuse is most prevalent among young adults aged 18-45.
Slide 5 (Risk Factors/Vulnerable Populations)**
- Individuals with a history of substance abuse
- People with chronic pain
- Those who misuse prescription opioids
- Mental health conditions (depression, anxiety)
- Social factors (poverty, trauma, lack of support)
Speaker Notes Several factors can increase a person’s risk of fentanyl abuse. These include having a history of substance abuse, chronic pain, or misusing prescription opioids. People with mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are also at higher risk. Additionally, social factors such as poverty, trauma, and lack of social support can contribute to fentanyl abuse.
Slide 6 (Short-term and Long-term Side Effects)**
- Short-term: Drowsiness, confusion, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, constipation, euphoria
