Information, resources and tips on how to respond to an overdose.
Call 9-1-1 if you see someone is going in and out of consciousness.
Opioid Overdose (heroin, morphine, fentanyl, codeine, oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, Tylenol #3, and methadone)
Treatable with a medication called Naloxone.
- Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose.
- Naloxone only works on opioids (e.g. heroin, morphine, fentanyl, codeine, oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, Tylenol #3, and methadone).
- Learn more about opioid overdose.
Naloxone is very safe drug and will only work if there are opioids in the body. Learn more about frequently asked questions on Naloxone use.
Stimulant overdose (cocaine, crystal meth, MDMA (ecstasy), Ritalin and caffeine)
- No medication to reverse it
- Stay calm and call for help
- Keep the person calm, comfortable, awake and hydrated
Call 9-1-1 if the person has:
- Jerking or rigid limbs
- Is losing consciousness
- Has severe headaches, sweating or agitation
Other depressants (alcohol, GHB or benzodiazepines)
- No medication to reverse it
- Stay calm and call for help
- Ensure person is breathing
- Stay with the person until help arrives
Place person in the recovery position as shown below:
