Southern Tier Overdose Prevention Program |
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About Us:
The Southern Tier Overdose Prevention Program (STOPP) is a community-based opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan distribution program supported by the New York State Department of Health and amFAR. Through its STOPP program, Southern Tier Health Care System provides free training in the use of Narcan and free Narcan kits to non-EMS firefighters, basic life support first responders, members of law enforcement and the friends and family members of those most likely to suffer an overdose from heroin and prescription opiates like oxycodone. STOPP was created to save lives.
We are in the midst of an opiate overdose epidemic. According to the Department of Health, hospitalizations due to opiate overdose have increased 136% across NY from 2004 to 2013. Upstate, those hospitalizations have increased 222%. Young adults 18 to 24 make up the largest group of those who overdose.
The Southern Tier Overdose Prevention Program (STOPP) is a community-based opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan distribution program supported by the New York State Department of Health and amFAR. Through its STOPP program, Southern Tier Health Care System provides free training in the use of Narcan and free Narcan kits to non-EMS firefighters, basic life support first responders, members of law enforcement and the friends and family members of those most likely to suffer an overdose from heroin and prescription opiates like oxycodone. STOPP was created to save lives.
We are in the midst of an opiate overdose epidemic. According to the Department of Health, hospitalizations due to opiate overdose have increased 136% across NY from 2004 to 2013. Upstate, those hospitalizations have increased 222%. Young adults 18 to 24 make up the largest group of those who overdose.
About Narcan:
Narcan (also known as Naloxone) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opiate drug. Narcan blocks opiate receptors in the brain, stopping an overdose and restoring breathing within two to eight minutes. It gives those in danger of dying from an overdose the chance to get the treatment and services they need to survive.
Narcan has been used safely by EMS providers and doctors for more than 40 years and has one function: to reverse the effects of opioids on the brain and respiratory system in order to prevent death. Since the Department of Health began its opioid overdose prevention program in 2006, law enforcement officers have reported over 1,000 overdose reversals using Narcan.
Good Samaritan Law:
Some individuals may fear that police will respond to a 911 call and that there will be criminal charges for themselves or for the person who overdosed. Those fears should NEVER keep someone from calling 911 immediately. It may be a matter of life or death.
In September 2011, the 911 Good Samaritan Law went into effect to address fears about a police response to an overdose. This law provides significant legal protection against criminal charge and prosecution for possession of controlled substances, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. This protection applies to both the person seeking assistance in good faith as well as to the person who has overdosed. Class A-1 drug felonies as well as sale or intent to sell controlled substances are not covered by the law.
Narcan (also known as Naloxone) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opiate drug. Narcan blocks opiate receptors in the brain, stopping an overdose and restoring breathing within two to eight minutes. It gives those in danger of dying from an overdose the chance to get the treatment and services they need to survive.
Narcan has been used safely by EMS providers and doctors for more than 40 years and has one function: to reverse the effects of opioids on the brain and respiratory system in order to prevent death. Since the Department of Health began its opioid overdose prevention program in 2006, law enforcement officers have reported over 1,000 overdose reversals using Narcan.
Good Samaritan Law:
Some individuals may fear that police will respond to a 911 call and that there will be criminal charges for themselves or for the person who overdosed. Those fears should NEVER keep someone from calling 911 immediately. It may be a matter of life or death.
In September 2011, the 911 Good Samaritan Law went into effect to address fears about a police response to an overdose. This law provides significant legal protection against criminal charge and prosecution for possession of controlled substances, as well as possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. This protection applies to both the person seeking assistance in good faith as well as to the person who has overdosed. Class A-1 drug felonies as well as sale or intent to sell controlled substances are not covered by the law.
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For More Information
If you would like more information about STOPP or Narcan training please contact us at: Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. 150 North Union Street Olean, NY 14760 (716) 372-0614 prevention@sthcs.org |
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Cattaraugus County Treatment and Recovery Resources
Information about treatment, recovery and prevention resources in the Cattaraugus County region is available at www.recoveryincattco.org/
New York State Addiction Recovery:
1-877-8-HOPENY or http://www.oasas.ny.gov/accesshelp/
Local Recovery Program:
The Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. (CARes), offers different pathways to recovery through the help of their excellent clinical team. For 37 years this program strives to help addicts overcome addiction by providing a healthy recovery program that lasts. CARes has offices in Olean, Salamanca, Machias and Gowanda. Please Contact CARes for more information at:
Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 567 • 201 S. Union St. • Olean, NY 14760
Phone (716) 373-4303 • Fax (716) 373-4327 • TDD 711
http://www.councilonaddiction.org/
1-877-8-HOPENY or http://www.oasas.ny.gov/accesshelp/
Local Recovery Program:
The Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc. (CARes), offers different pathways to recovery through the help of their excellent clinical team. For 37 years this program strives to help addicts overcome addiction by providing a healthy recovery program that lasts. CARes has offices in Olean, Salamanca, Machias and Gowanda. Please Contact CARes for more information at:
Council on Addiction Recovery Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 567 • 201 S. Union St. • Olean, NY 14760
Phone (716) 373-4303 • Fax (716) 373-4327 • TDD 711
http://www.councilonaddiction.org/
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