At Cedar House, we want to ensure that our community understands the dangers of substance abuse and learns how to recognize an overdose. By learning what to look for and how to react, you could save a life.

Some signs of an overdose include:

• slow, weak, or no breathing
• choking or gurgling sounds
• limp body
• cold and/or clammy skin
• small, constricted pupils
• discolored skin, especially in lips and nails.

It can be difficult to recognize, so it’s important to treat the situation if you aren’t sure. First and foremost, call 911 immediately. Do not leave the person alone. Next, administer naloxone if it’s available. Naloxone can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, illicitly manufactured fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. Often given as a nasal spray, naloxone is safe and easy to use.

We encourage you to learn more about overdose symptoms and treatment and spread the word about the dangers of drugs in our community. At Cedar House, recovery is within reach. If your loved one is at risk, make the lifesaving call today – 909-421-7120.