The Impact of Heroin and Nicotine Addiction: An EMT's Perspective

This report examines the effects of heroin and nicotine, detailing their impact on individuals and the crucial role of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in emergency response. It discusses the characteristics of heroin, including its addictive nature and the physical and psychological effects of its use. The report also covers nicotine, its addictive properties, and the health consequences associated with its consumption. Furthermore, the report outlines the responsibilities of EMTs in addressing substance abuse-related emergencies, including the management of overdose situations and the provision of immediate care. The report also touches upon the training and skills required for EMTs, including the importance of problem-solving and communication. The report also includes information on how to quit using nicotine. The report also provides information on treatment options for heroin addiction and strategies for quitting nicotine, along with references to relevant research articles.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
HEROIN, EMTs AND DRUG
NICOTINIC

HEROIN
 Belongs to the narcotics group.
 Abused by lots of people
 Appears like brown powder, white powder or black
tar.
 Causes strong addiction to abusers.
 It is injected or inhaled into the body.
 Relaxes the minds of users for some time.

Signs and Symptoms of Heroin
abuse
 Vomiting
 Nausea
 Slowed heart rate and breathing
 Feeling sleepy
 Injection marks in some parts of the body
 Liver, heart, skin and kidney problems.
 Veins malfunction.
 Mental disorders.

Treatment for heroin addiction
 Use of methadone,
buprenorphine and
naltrexone medicines.
 Guiding and counseling
 Detoxification
 Group therapy

Emergence medical technician
(EMT)
 EMTs are trained to attend to
emergencies.
 Deal with excessive bleeding, fractures,
cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
 One has to attend an emergency training
course to become an EMT.
 Requires good problem solving skills,
physical endurance and excellent
communication.

How to become an EMT
 Complete basic education requirements
 Gain CPR certification
 Find an EMT program
 Pass the cognitive examination.
 Pass the psychomotor exam
Career related paths for EMTs include:
firefighters, emergency management
directors, dental hygienists, registered
nurses.

DRUG NICOTINIC
 Nicotine is made synthetically or
manufactured through chemicals that
have nitrogen.
 It can be found in tomatoes, eggplants,
red peppers and tobacco plants.
 Nicotine is highly addictive and it has
harmful effects to a human body.
 Nicotine arouses the body’s nervous
system.

Side effects of using nicotine.
 Affects Blood circulation
 Dizziness and lightheaded
 Nausea and vomiting
 Indigestion
 Changes in the heart beat rate and
rhythm.
 Infertility
 Blood restriction

How to quit use of
nicotine.
 Come up with a list of reasons explain in
detail why you need to quit this bad
habit.
 Be attentive to places where you do
smoke then come up with strategies on
how you can avoid those places
 Select a date that you are convenient to
start abstaining from it.

REFERENCES
Cahill, Kate, et al. "Nicotine receptor partial agonists for
smoking cessation." Cochrane database of systematic
reviews5 (2016). Retrieved on April 19th, 2019 from:
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/146518
58.CD006103.pub7/abstract
Muhuri, Pradip K., Joseph C. Gfroerer, and M. Christine Davies.
"CBHSQ data review." Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and
Quality, SAMHSA (2013): 1-17. retrieved on April 19th, 2019 from
http://www.thblack.com/links/rsd/SAMHSA_Aug2013_HeroinUse.pdf