Policy California bans controversial ‘excited delirium’ diagnosis; is first state to do so

[neversickanymore]

Well for one they have ridiculous beliefs about fentanyl, for two they're scared of black children with cell phones

They are also front line in saving people from overdoses.

 

[neversickanymore]

Narcan on hand: How one police department’s Narcan program saved hundreds of lives - El Paso Matters

The Tempe Police Department, which has deployed Narcan to all patrol officers since 2020, offers an example of how El Paso might implement a similar effort.

elpasomatters.org

 

[SpiralusSancti]

this I never really understood... my understanding for emergency treatment of agitated psychosis was a "b52", which is basically an IM injection of 2mg lorazepam, 50mg diphenhydramine, and a modest does of an antipsychotic (I forgot which one). That will surely calm someone down... and is designed to treat psychosis.

Why give ketamine to a psychotic person? It seems like a brutish attempt to physically disable them so they literally cannot resist, but will only worsen a psychosis!!

It is administered in a lot higher than recreational dose. Sure person wont magically get to baseline as soon as he/she starts waking up from heavy black-out dose but that’s still more humane than effects of most antipsychotics.

There was a case awhile back were a cop apparently OD from handling fent. it has since been established that you can’t really OD from touching fent.

Viral video of San Diego deputy's fentanyl exposure raises questions

Some experts expressed doubts about the scenario. "You can't just touch fentanyl and overdose," physician Ryan Marino said.

www.nbcnews.com

But you can from touching it and licking finger to see if it’s a good coke.

I bet sometimes they really do need narcan, like someone throwing fent powder in theri face.

 

[someguyontheinternet]

They are also front line in saving people from overdoses.

Really? With the naloxone that's only for themselves?

I just learned the Vancouver Police carry Naloxone only to use on themselves. Strange world...

Vancouver police to get naloxone nasal spray in case of opioid exposure

Vancouver police officers and support staff will soon have access to the nasal spray form of naloxone to protect themselves against accidental exposure to toxic opioids such as fentanyl.

www.ctvnews.ca

Also I've heard this argument from so many cops before:
"If we give away free naloxone shouldn't we give out free insulin?!"

Largely cops are assholes who are against life saving measures but are forced to do it

Also yes, we should give away free insulin you dicks

 

[Rectify]

If you ate way too much meth, then you could die from 'excited delirium.'

 

[someguyontheinternet]

If you ate way too much meth, then you could die from 'excited delirium.'

Its not the delirium you're dying from in that case, its the meth overdose which means its likely the cardiovascular effects

 

[Landrew]

recent study on methamphetamine OD

“It’s called overamping”: experiences of overdose among people who use methamphetamine

Harm Reduction Journal volume 19, Article number: 4 (2022)

“It’s called overamping”: experiences of overdose among people who use methamphetamine - Harm Reduction Journal

Background The USA is experiencing increases in methamphetamine use and methamphetamine-related or attributed deaths. In the current study, we explore qualitative narratives of methamphetamine overdose and strategies used by people who use drugs to reduce the undesirable effects associated with...

harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com