LAC 55:XXV.103. Definitions

A. As used in this Part, the following words shall mean: First Responder—any of the following: a. a peace officer as defined in R.S. 40:2402 b. a firefighter regularly employed by a fire department of any municipality, parish, or fire protection district of the state of Louisiana, or any volunteer fireman of the state of Louisiana. Opioids—includes heroin, fentanyl, morphine, buprenorphine, codeine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxymorphone, methadone, oxycodone. Opioids do not include cocaine, benzodiazepines such as Xanax®, amphetamines, or alcohol. Opioid Antagonists—agents such as naloxone that have high affinity to bind to opiate receptors but do not activate these receptors. This effectively blocks the receptor, preventing the body from responding to opioids and endorphins. These drugs block the effects of externally administered opioids. Opioid-Related Drug Overdose—a condition including extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or the ceasing of respiratory or circulatory function resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid, or another substance with which an opioid was combined.