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
Find Naloxone near you:
Rocklin
Sierra Community Medical Foundation
4220 Rocklin Road, Suite #5
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 630-7030
Roseville
Granite Wellness Centers
406 Sunrise Avenue, Suite #105
Roseville, California 95661
(916) 782-3737
Auburn
Granite Wellness Centers
12183 Locksley Lane, Suite #101 – #104
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 885-1961
Also available at county substance use screening clinics on weekdays in Roseville or Auburn.
Many local pharmacies have Naloxone available for purchase without a prescription. Contact a location to learn more and save a life today.
Fentanyl test strips are also available at all Granite Wellness Centers locations.
Source: Placer-Nevada County Rx Drug Safety Coalition
