Opioid Overdose Prevention - Crafton Hills College
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Know the Signs and Take Action

Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose (from Fentanyl and other opioids) can save a life. Here are some signs to look for:

  1. Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
  2. Falling asleep or losing consciousness
  3. Slow, weak, or no breathing
  4. Choking or gurgling sounds
  5. Limp body
  6. Cold and/or clammy skin
  7. Discolored skin (especially on lips and nails)

It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life.
 

What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing

  1. Call 911 Immediately
  2. Administer Naloxone, if available*
  3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing
  4. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
  5. Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives

*Naloxone is a life-saving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose. It is safe to use, works quickly, and is non-addictive.

FREE Narcan (Naloxone) and Fentanyl test strips are available to students at the IVC Health and Wellness Center— per the Campus Opioid Safety Act, California Legislation SB 367

 

Source: California Department of Public Health, January 2023 (pdf)