Harm Reduction CNS/Respitory depression question

[kiely]

He can't go to detox he is in New Zealand and has to wait a month to talk to someone

Do they have nurses hotlines to call somehow ???!? Like here ?

A pharmacy possibly ?

 

[Jnowhere]

He took something he shouldn't have, but can't get bupes

 

[Jnowhere]

Can't go to detox

 

[kiely]

Can't go to detox

Yes keep breathing for damn sure.

Tell him to keep positive.

 

[Jnowhere]

Has benzos and gababopentin for withdrawals

 

[Jnowhere]

He is fine now, it was yesterday problem

 

[Jnowhere]

Now take benzos and gabapentin for withdrawal

 

[mauve]

visit Allsorts.org.nz

Call or text 1737

 

[Jnowhere]

Hey, he took oxycodone while in withdrawal yesterday,not my idea

 

[mauve]

If they are no longer experiencing respiratory depression, and no other substance is in their system that causes that. Then benzodiazepenes 'should be ok'

 

[Jnowhere]

That's what I said he has a lot

 

[Jnowhere]

So take one weak one when oxycodone is gone

 

[Jnowhere]

Maybe gabapentin, no respitory issues reduces withdrawal

 

[Jnowhere]

He was only ever on pills

 

[mauve]

I've not a clue, they should seek medical advice if they had respiratory depression. They don't want a repeat of yesterday... Many helplines are available in new Zealand

 

[Jnowhere]

That was yesterday

 

[Jnowhere]

If problem gone, what is the point?

 

[Jnowhere]

He is scared that a week or so of benzos will make him an addict

 

[Jnowhere]

He has alot to try to get off, he should never have taken oxycodone yesterday

 

[Jnowhere]

Now is a new day, use a benzo and maybe a gaba