Other Drugs
ONEbox at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech has had longstanding outreach and training efforts to combat opioid overdose through the REVIVE! training and is aware of the national increase of fentanyl in substances like cannabis, fake prescription pills, and even vapes. Due to this, Virginia Tech students could come into contact with the substance even though they are not intentionally using opioids, which could lead to possible overdose.
In an effort to prevent fatal overdoses from occurring, all residential facilities, including Oak Lane, will now be equipped with a ONEbox, located next to the existing AED and Stop the Bleed kits.
The ONEbox has an on-demand video that can be watched during an emergency overdose situation to allow anyone, regardless of previous knowledge on opioid response, to intervene and save a life. The video plays within 3 seconds of the tab being pulled and lasts approximately 1 minute. There are written instructions in the box, written cues in the video, and a Spanish mode if needed. Each box stores two doses of naloxone along with a face shield, gloves, and wipes.