Signs of an Overdose
Call 911
If someone you are with has signs of an opioid overdose, seek medical assistance: Call 911. Start rescue breathing and administer naloxone/Narcan while waiting for help to arrive.
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#1 Sign of an Overdose: Unresponsiveness
Other signs include:
- Not breathing
- Turning blue
- Deep snoring
- Vomiting
- Gasping
- Gurgling
Risk Factors for Overdose
- Mixing different types of drugs (opiates with alcohol and/or benzodiazepines)
- Quality and difference in purity levels based on a batch
- Low tolerance due to not using opiates after incarceration, detox or a drug-free treatment
- Using alone behind locked door, unable to be found
- Compromised health due to an infection, lack of sleep
- Stressed or new environment
