{"id":3238,"date":"2018-10-25T13:58:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T13:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?page_id=3238"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:46:47","slug":"opioids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/opioids\/","title":{"rendered":"Opioids: Overdose Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-3238\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-3238-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3238-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3238-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"#oop-about\">ABOUT OPIOIDS<\/a> | <a href=\"#oop-use-disorder\">OPIOID USE DISORDER<\/a><\/strong><strong> | <a href=\"#oop-naloxone\">NALOXONE<\/a><\/strong><strong> | <a href=\"#oop-events\">EVENT REQUESTS <\/a><\/strong><strong>|\u00a0<a href=\"#oop-laws\">LAWS<\/a> | <a href=\"#oop-treatment\">TREATMENT AND SUPPORT<\/a> |<\/strong><a href=\"#oop-resources\"><strong> RESOURCES<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <a href=\"#oop-data\">DATA<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/revive-grads-1024x398.png\" alt=\"revive graduates\" width=\"640\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/revive-grads-1024x398.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/revive-grads-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/revive-grads-768x299.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/revive-grads.png 1353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"oop-about\"><\/a>About Prescription Opioids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>People experience pain every day. Doctors sometime prescribe opioids to manage and treat moderate-to-severe pain.\u00a0 Opioids are natural or synthetic chemicals that bind receptors in your brain or body to reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"oop-use-disorder\"><\/a>Opioid use disorder and the risk of overdose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Opioids pose a risk to all patients. Anyone taking prescription opioids is at risk for unintentional overdose or death and can become addicted regardless of race, gender, income level, or social class. Opioids can cause a person\u2019s <strong>breathing to slow down or stop<\/strong>\u2014 this is considered an overdose.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who is at risk of an overdose?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals that are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaving emergency care for overdoses<\/li>\n<li>Lost tolerance \u2013 due to detox, incarceration, abstinence-based treatment<\/li>\n<li>Enrolled in treatment programs<\/li>\n<li>In active substance use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain people based on experiences are at higher risk for opioid overdose emergencies, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior Overdose<\/li>\n<li>Reduced tolerance \u2013 previous users who have stopped using due to abstinence, illness, treatment, or incarceration<\/li>\n<li>Mixing drugs \u2013 combining opioids with other drugs, including alcohol, stimulants or depressants. Combining stimulants and depressants DO NOT CANCEL EACH OTHER OUT<\/li>\n<li>Using alone<\/li>\n<li>Variations in strength or quantity or changing formulations (e.g., switching from quick acting to long lasting\/extended release)<\/li>\n<li>Medical conditions such as chronic lung disease or kidney or liver problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How can I spot an opioid overdose?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose and acting fast can save a life. Here are some things to look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No movement or can not be woken up<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness and disorientation<\/li>\n<li>Discoloration of lips and nails<\/li>\n<li>Pupils extremely small<\/li>\n<li>Breathing slow or absent<\/li>\n<li>Choking, coughing, gurgling, or snoring sounds<\/li>\n<li>Cold or clammy skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a id=\"oop-naloxone\"><\/a>Naloxone Access<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What is Naloxone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Naloxone is a medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone works by blocking the effects of opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. Naloxone is the generic name but can be found under the branded name of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.narcan.com\/\">Narcan<\/a> \u00ae. Naloxone is available in two forms\u2013injectable and prepackaged nasal spray.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>REVIVE! Training <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>REVIVE! is Virginia\u2019s opioid overdose and naloxone education program and is part of the Commonwealth\u2019s response to the epidemic of opioid drug use and related deaths in Virginia. The training is free and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend a training.\u00a0 REVIVE! trains individuals to be prepared for, recognize, and respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone. To learn to save lives with naloxone, \u00a0please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/revive.cieesodu.org\/\">REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Awareness Modules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rapid REVIVE! Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Richmond &amp; Henrico Health Districts provide a shortened version of the REVIVE training, called Rapid REVIVE!\u00a0 This version allows individuals to complete the training in seven minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. This version is available anytime. No registration is required. To start the training:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=2KsnOUhJWzo\">Rapid REVIVE! in English<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=T2TSZQ4r9dk\">Rapid REVIVE! Entrenamiento sobre Naloxona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How can I get Naxolone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Find out of naloxone is covered by your insurance plan by contacting your provider. Naloxone may be provided at little or no cost by local health departments, community service boards, and community-based groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/RHHD-van.jpg\" alt=\"RHHD van\" width=\"516\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/RHHD-van.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/12\/RHHD-van-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>By appointment:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Richmond City Health Department<\/strong><br \/>\n400 E. Cary St., Richmond<br \/>\n8-10 a.m.<br \/>\nMondays<br \/>\nCall 804-845-6000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Henrico County Health Department<\/strong><br \/>\n8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico<br \/>\n2-4 p.m.<br \/>\nThursdays<br \/>\nCall 804-774-9776<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/resource-centers\/\">Richmond &amp; Henrico Health District Resource Centers<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Call for an appointment<br \/>\nWalk-in Naloxone dispensing available Monday \u2013 Friday, 10 a.m.-1p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3238-0-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">RHHD Mobile Unit Dispensing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>St. Luke Apartments<br \/>\n<\/strong>117 Engleside Drive<br \/>\n2-4:30 p.m.<br \/>\nWednesdays<\/p>\n<p><strong>Henrico West Human Services<br \/>\n<\/strong>8600 Dixon Powers Drive<br \/>\n10 a.m.-noon<br \/>\nMarch 11, 25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Henrico Eastern Government Center<\/strong><br \/>\n3820 Nine Mile Road<br \/>\n10 a.m.-noon<br \/>\nMarch 4, 18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calvary United Methodist Church<br \/>\n<\/strong>1637 Williamsburg Road<br \/>\n2-4:30 p.m.<br \/>\nThursdays<\/p>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3238-0-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<h2><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a id=\"oop-events\"><\/a>Hosting an Event? We'd Love to Support You!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Use this form to request our presence at your event\u2014whether you need Narcan distribution, harm reduction information, or community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your request: <a id=\"LPlnkOWA7b65c7a8-cd27-71ed-2d72-4ee25716a312\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=XNNCDA8N3WNDKJWY\" href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=XNNCDA8N3WNDKJWY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">RHHD event request form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3238-0-0-4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"oop-laws\"><\/a>New laws around safe reporting and syringe exchange<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Virginia has passed a series of laws that protect people reporting overdoses and those participating in needle exchange programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-6be544e12aab-3238\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"virginias-good-samaritan-overdose-law\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-virginia%e2%80%99s-good-samaritan-overdose-law\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-virginia%e2%80%99s-good-samaritan-overdose-law\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVirginia\u2019s Good Samaritan Overdose Law\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-virginia%e2%80%99s-good-samaritan-overdose-law\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-virginia%e2%80%99s-good-samaritan-overdose-law\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p3\"><b><i>SSB 667: Safe Reporting \u2014 Effective July 1, 2020<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">No one is subject to arrest or prosecution for drugs\/paraphernalia if seeking emergency medical attention for themselves or others who are overdosing. Individuals are expected to remain at the scene and identify themselves to emergency services. This law acts as affirmative defense; admitting that there was a crime but offering an explanation or justification for the incident.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"comprehensive-harm-reduction-programs-laws\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-comprehensive-harm-reduction-programs-laws\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-comprehensive-harm-reduction-programs-laws\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tComprehensive Harm Reduction Programs Laws\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-comprehensive-harm-reduction-programs-laws\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-comprehensive-harm-reduction-programs-laws\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Virginia law protects participants in needle exchange programs by stating that <strong>laws prohibiting the possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and controlled paraphernalia<\/strong> <strong>shall not apply<\/strong> to any person acting on behalf or for the benefit of a comprehensive harm reduction program when such possession is incidental to the provision of services as part of a comprehensive harm reduction program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3238-0-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a id=\"oop-treatment\"><\/a>Treatment &amp; Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<div>Interactive map or list of treatment centers for opioid use disorder.<\/div>\n<div>If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to\u202f<u><a id=\"OWA7086ae89-a8d1-8e87-5239-fc58112c25c7\" class=\"x_Hyperlink x_SCXW178199696 x_BCX8 x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"http:\/\/findtreatment.samhsa.gov\/\" href=\"http:\/\/findtreatment.samhsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b><a id=\"oop-resources\"><\/a>Resources\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"OWA499a976b-86cf-628f-aa1a-e938d89fbbc6\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/recovery.henrico.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/recovery.henrico.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Empowering Recovery and Inspiring Connection<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a id=\"OWA797993e7-de7d-c8e2-c3aa-076d6e180c78\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/09\/SUD-Resource-Directory-Sept-2024.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/119\/2024\/09\/SUD-Resource-Directory-Sept-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Richmond &amp; 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