As we have seen so far in previous my previous posts, the opioid crisis is upon us and it is relevant to all of us. But you may be wondering, what can I do about it? The answer is staying up to date on relevant information about the opioid epidemic, and ultimately keeping yourself educated.
Below, I have compiled three apps that can be found on your iOS app store to help you stay educated in three areas on this topic.
- Relevant facts/statistics on the opioid crisis
- Overdose prevention
- Overdose medication
App #1: CDC
- App Name: CDC
- App Developer: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- App Price: Free for all users!
- Platforms available: Available for android and iOS 8.0 or higher
- Suggested Uses: The app ensures that you’re getting the most up to date health information. The home screen lets you see all your information in one place and updates whenever your device is connected to WI-FI.
- App Ratings: The current version of CDC is rated 2.2/5 stars, and has forty-four ratings overall.
App #2: OPIT
- App Name: Overdose Prevention and Intervention Toolkit (OPIT)
- App Developer: NextLOGiK, Inc.
- App Price: Free for all users!
- Platforms available: Available for android and iOS 10.0 or higher
- Suggested Uses: OPIT aims to reduce the risk of opioid related overdose deaths through education, awareness, self assessment, & resources. OPIT provides a self assessment tool for those struggling with opioid use to gain awareness about the risks associated with the use of opioids.
- App Ratings: The current version of OPIT is rated 5 stars, and has four ratings overall.
App #3: NaloxoFind
- App Name: NaloxoFind
- App Developer: Altrix Medical, LLC
- App Price: Free for all users!
- Platforms available: Available for android and iOS 10.0 or higher
- Suggested Uses: NaloxoFind enables anyone to find Naloxone carriers in an Emergency. Naloxone (commonly known under the brand Narcan or Evzio) when administered quickly after an opioid overdose can significantly reduce or stop the effects of the opioids.
- App Ratings: The current version of NaloxoFind is rated 4.7/5 stars, and has eleven ratings overall.
Summary
These apps will help you stay up to date on facts and information about the opioid crisis, will help you – personally – from being a victim of the opioid epidemic, and will allow you access to information that will allow you to always have a backup option if you or someone you know is in an overdose crisis.
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