What is the first step if you suspect an overdose?

What is the first step if you suspect an overdose?

Take this quiz to see if you know the first step to take during a suspected drug overdose. Learn about fentanyl warning signs and finding help.

Chapter 1

The science and origin of fentanyl

Chapter 2

Recognizing the warning signs

Chapter 3

Saving lives and finding help

Ch 3 · Saving lives and finding help
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beezeelove2 Accessing free and confidential help

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Pathways to treatment and recovery

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Fun Fact

Naloxone safety: Naloxone has no effect on someone who has not taken opioids, making it entirely safe to administer in any emergency.

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Understanding the Good Samaritan laws

beezeelove2 Good Samaritan laws protect those who call for help during overdoses.

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Glossary
naloxone (noun)
A synthetic compound that blocks opioid receptors in the nervous system to reverse an overdose. In 2023, the FDA approved over-the-counter nasal spray versions to combat the fentanyl crisis.

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Quiz

Under what brand name is the common nasal spray version of naloxone sold?

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Gossip

Where should public Narcan kits be most accessible?

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beezeelove2 Match the warning signs to discover how to spot fentanyl side effects and find help.

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beezeelove2 How naloxone reverses an active overdose

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Quiz

How does naloxone work in the brain to reverse an overdose?

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beezeelove2 Understanding the Good Samaritan laws

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Quiz

What do Good Samaritan laws do during an overdose emergency?

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beezeelove2 Pathways to treatment and recovery

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Quiz

What is the first step you should take if you suspect someone is overdosing?

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Quiz

What is the purpose of the 'recovery position' when waiting for emergency responders?

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Quiz

What is the national, free, confidential helpline provided by SAMHSA in the United States?

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Quiz

What is the name of the medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose?

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Quiz

Which medication is commonly prescribed to help manage opioid cravings during recovery?

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