Recurrence of Use: Emergency Response Plan

The safety and well-being of the resident who has experienced a recurrence of use should be addressed immediately.

Not every occurrence of a resident using alcohol or illicit drugs is cause for extreme alarm; however, each occurrence does need to be evaluated and addressed.

• The recovery home should have an emergency response plan to address a potential overdose.
• Naloxone needs to be available in an accessible location.
• All residents, staff and others should be offered training in how to administer Naloxone.
• Emergency phone numbers should be posted in common locations of the house.
• Any resident who experiences a suspected overdose or seems to be in medical distress should be referred immediately for medical treatment.