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Drug Safety and Overdose Prevention

 
 
 
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Overdose Prevention Education

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CSUF Naloxone Distribution Project

SB-367 was enacted in January 2023, which required CSUF to provide opioid education and reversal medication. Since then, TitanWELL has been educating our Titan community at student orientations and providing the training plus distributing Narcan kits to those who complete the training.

The  FDA has approved for Narcan to be bought over the counter  . Further, GoodRx Health has an article about  purchasing Narcan  .

 

California Good Samaritan Law

The “911 Good Samaritan” law provides limited protections from arrest, charge, and/or prosecution for people who, in good faith, seeks emergency medical assistance at the scene of an overdose (AB 472, Ammiano, 2012). California law also protects anyone who carry naloxone and administer to someone suspected of experiencing an overdose.

 

Training Information

Opioid overdoses remain a serious concern in California, especially for our CSUF community. This training covers the signs of overdoses, the steps to respond to an overdose, and the opioid overdose reversal medicine called Naloxone. At the end of the training, participants can obtain a Naloxone kit through TitanWELL.

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If you would like a training tailored to your class, club, organization, or fraternity/sorority, please fill out our Presentation Request Form.  

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If you are a student interested in getting trained, please sign up for one of the following online training or pop-ups.

Training Type Date Time Location
Virtual February 4 11am - 12pm Zoom Training
In-person February 5 10am - 1pm Humanities Quad
Virtual February 13 3pm - 4pm Zoom Training
In-person March 3 10am - 1pm Housing Piazza
Virtual March 4 11am - 12pm Zoom Training
In-person March 5 10am - 3pm TitanHEALTH Wellfest
In-person March 11 10am - 1pm Titan Walk
Virtual March 20 3pm - 4pm Zoom Training
In-person (Faculty & Staff) March 26 12pm - 1pm Humanities 113
Virtual April 8 11am - 12pm Zoom Training
In-person April 9 10am - 1pm Housing Piazza
Virtual April 17 3pm - 4pm Zoom Training
In-person April 23 2pm - 4pm Central Quad
Virtual May 6 11am - 12pm Zoom Training

 

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Administering Naloxone

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Watch the Naxoxone Overview 

Watch How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose

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Naloxone-related Resources

 

Fentanyl is Forever OC

A campaign launched by the OC Health Care Agency to bring awareness to  fentanyl. The site offers naloxone training and distribution sites in Orange County.

Next Distro

An online and mail-based harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death. The site offers  a map of naloxone distribution across Los Angeles to San Francisco.

End Overdose

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California working to end drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical  intervention, and public awareness.  The site offers naloxone training,  distribution, and fentanyl test strips available for free and low-cost purchase.    

Mental Health and Recovery Services

Orange County Health Care Agency  has resources available to help you or a loved one who may have substance use disorders.   

DanceSafe

As a 501(c)3 non-profit  organization   provides drug education, drug checking services, and harm reduction. The site offers free education and drug test kits for purchase.

 

Additional Information

Campus Opioid Safety Act

CDC: Lifesaving Naloxone

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Drink Spiking Safety

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Drink Spiking Test Strips

Drink spiking, sometimes referred to as "being roofied," occurs when substances like rohypnol, GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), ketamine, or other drugs are secretly added to someone's drink without their consent.

While drink spiking often happens in public spaces like bars, concerts, or festivals, it can occur anywhere. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are vulnerable to being spiked. Common signs of a spiked drink include unusual fizz, changes in color or taste, or a cloudy or foggy appearance.

Substances like ketamine and GHB can lead to symptoms such as:

  • Sudden, severe intoxication
  • Memory loss
  • Slurred or impaired speech
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Blurred vision
  • Disorientation
  • Difficulty walking or standing
  • Nausea

If you suspect your drink has been spiked, seek medical help immediately.

Prevention Tips:

  • Avoid sharing drink with others.
  • Always keep an eye on your drink.
  • Never leave your drink unattended.
  • Buy your own drink or pour it yourself.
  • Use a lid or cover for your drink.

Free Drink Spiking Test Strips

Based on the policy AB 1524, TitanHEALTH offers no-cost drink spiking test strips for students at the Pharmacy. These strips can detect substances like GHB, cocaine, ketamine, scopolamine, and other amine-based drugs.

For more information, visit Think Twice Test Strips.

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