Recognizing an overdose can be difficult. If you aren’t sure, it is best to treat the situation like an overdose - you could save a life!
Call 911 immediately, administer naloxone (if it’s available) and do not leave the person alone. Signs of an overdose may include:
* Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
* Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
* Slow, weak, or no breathing
* Choking or gurgling sounds
* Limp body
* Cold and/or clammy skin
* Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails)
Naloxone (Narcan) reverses the deadly effects of an opioid overdose. Anyone can request Narcan from a local pharmacy without a prescription. Narcan can also be requested through the Doña Ana County Health & Human Services Department via email at narcan@donaanacounty.org or by calling 575-525-5833.
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