Ask Before Discharge
A nonfatal overdose is not the end of the crisis. It may be the beginning of an opportunity to intervene.
Questions you can Ask in the Emergency Room
If your loved one survives an overdose, ask for a Behavioral Health Assessment before discharge.
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This can include a social worker, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
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Overdose is a leading risk factor in suicide.
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Such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or trauma.
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Ask about medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and other treatment options.
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Naloxone can reverse an overdose and save a life.
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Who should we call if they start to struggle again?
