What does an overdose look like? If someone is overdosing, remember to D.O.S.E. z Slow or absent breathing z Confusion, sleepiness, or unresponsiveness z Small pupils z Blue lips or blue discoloration of skin z Dial 911 z Open naloxone kit z Spray naloxone z Evaluate response (be prepared to give additional doses if needed) How to save a life from an opioid overdose You can save a life with naloxone, the reversal medicine for an opioid drug overdose. Carry it everywhere you go. Naloxone can be given even if you are unsure that an overdose is happening. California’s Good Samaritan Law protects you from legal liability so you can act without hesitation. Learn where to get naloxone and how to use it at montagehealth.org/prescribesafe www.montereycountyweekly.com AUGUST 17-23, 2023 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 3
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