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SHOUT SHAKEtheir name their shoulders

CALL 911if unresponsive

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1 spray into nostril and/or 1 ampoule into arm or leg

START CPRchest compressions and/or rescue breathing

if trained

IS IT WORKING?repeat steps 3 & 4

If NO improvement in 2–3 minutes

5 STEPS TO SAVE A LIFEPREVENT OVERDOSE

IN TORONTO

STAY WITH THE PERSON

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OVERDOSE PREVENTION, SIGNS OF OPIOID OVERDOSE & USE OF RECOVERY POSITIONPREVENT OVERDOSE

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OVERDOSEPREVENTION

SIGNS OFOPIOIDOVERDOSE

RECOVERYPOSITION

• Avoid mixing drugs or using with medications or alcohol. Try to use one at a time and use drugs before alcohol.

• Do a tester and ask around with a new supply or dealer. Taste it, smoke it, use a little and see what others are saying.

• Know your tolerance. It varies with stress, illness, other changes to your health, and if you haven’t used for a while. Start slow, do a tester.

• Use with a friend. If they are also using, avoid injecting at the same time in case one of you needs help.

• Have a plan. Talk about overdose before it happens with people you trust.

• Can’t wake the person up• Breathing is very slow, erratic or has stopped• Deep snoring or gurgling sounds• Fingernails or lips are blue or purple• Body is very limp• Pupils are very small

Put Person in Recovery Position if:• Unconscious and breathing• You have to leave the person unattended

Head should be tilted back slightly to open airway

Bend knee forward to prevent body from rolling onto stomach

Place hand under head for support

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