Opioid Overdose Prevention - Crafton Hills College

Know the Signs and Take Action

Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose (from Fentanyl and other opioids) can save a life. Here are some signs to look for:

  1. Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
  2. Falling asleep or losing consciousness
  3. Slow, weak, or no breathing
  4. Choking or gurgling sounds
  5. Limp body
  6. Cold and/or clammy skin
  7. Discolored skin (especially on lips and nails)

It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren’t sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life.
 

What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing

  1. Call 911 Immediately
  2. Administer Naloxone, if available*
  3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing
  4. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking
  5. Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives

*Naloxone is a life-saving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose. It is safe to use, works quickly, and is non-addictive.

FREE Narcan (Naloxone) and Fentanyl test strips (instructions for use) are available to students at the IVC Health and Wellness Center per the Campus Opioid Safety Act, California Legislation SB 367

 

Source: California Department of Public Health, January 2023 (pdf)

CA Dept. of Health: Overdose Prevention Education. Links to a flyer, first page is all hotlines but second page is all relevant and useful information on overdoses.