Opioid Overdose Basics

This section outlines the basics of opioid/depressant overdose prevention, recognition and response.  For additional resources and educational materials check out the Tools & Best Practices section and search for publications and multimedia resources here.

Definitions

• What is an Overdose?
• Understanding Naloxone

Risks & Prevention Strategies

• Mixing Drugs
• Tolerance
• Quality
• Using Alone
• Age & Physical Health
• Mode of Administration
• Previous Non-Fatal Overdose

Recognizing Opioid Overdose

• How to recognize the if someone is experiencing overdose

Responding to Opioid Overdose

• Assessment & Stimulation
• Call for help
• Administer Naloxone
• Perform Rescue Breathing
• Aftercare