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Fentanyl Poisoning

Know the Signs

What to do:

Can’t be woken up
Difficulty staying awake

Choking/snoring sounds
Slow or no breathing

Blue lips and nails
Pinpoint pupils
Appear dizzy/confused

Learn where you can access NARCAN® at 211 or contact Granite Wellness Centers

Talking to Your Kids

Be a good listener.
Set clear expectations about drug and alcohol use, including real consequences for not following family rules.
Help your child deal with peer pressure to use drugs.
Get to know your child’s friends and their parents.
If concerned, have your child evaluated for mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
Monitor your child’s whereabouts.

Carefully monitor your child’s medications.
Do not leave unused opioids in accessible places in your home.
Supervise teen activities.
Talk to your child often.
Do not ignore signs that your child is changing in negative ways.

Source: National Institutes of Health

What is Naloxone and how do you use it?

Naloxone – also known as NARCAN® nasal spray – is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. Often given as a nasal spray, naloxone is safe and easy to use.

Naloxone quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes in a person whose breath has slowed, or even stopped, as a result of opioid overdose. More than one dose of naloxone may be required when stronger opioids like fentanyl are involved.

Always call 911 before administering Naloxone as medical attention may still be required to prevent further harm.

Source: CDA

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