There was a seminar called on “Management and Stabilization of Poly-Substance Use” that was based on substance abuse and how pharmacists can help with that issue. Below are some important points that the speaker mentioned:
– 1 in 7 people (12 years and older) have reported to have substance abuse in the last two years
– It’s not just people on the streets that are affected by substance abuse. At the same time, people on the streets are not necessarily using substances either
– 187 ppl died every day from opiod overdose
– Some steps to help when there is an overdose is using ABC (Airway, breathing, circulation)
– Antidote for overdose is narcan/naloxone. The half-life of narcan is 30-80 mins. It also requires re-dosing every few minutes
Based on this information, in 10 to 15 sentences, please describe how the seminar contributed to your professional and/or personal development (as a pharmacy student) as it relates to leadership. Specifically, please describe a time when you were a member of a team and had an opportunity to develop leadership skills or help your team work more effectively. What personal characteristics were important in your being able to promote effective teamwork and creating shared goals? PLEASE TRY TO CONNECT THIS BACK TO BEING AN ASPIRING PHARMACIST