What Are The Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?
There are a few signs to look for when you think someone is experiencing an overdose:
They are unconscious or not waking up
They don’t respond when you shout
They don't respond when you rub your knuckles on their breastbone or between their upper lip and nose
They are not breathing normally
They are breathing very slowly or not breathing at all
They are making snoring, choking, or gurgling sounds
What Are Steps You Can Take to Reduce Risk of Fentanyl Overdose?
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Avoid Using Alone: If you overdose while alone, you can die. Call NeverUseAlone if you don't have someone with you while using opioids.
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Use New: New syringes reduce your risk of infections and help to protect vein health. Find a syringes service program near you.
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Test for Fentanyl: Fentanyl is now involved in more deaths than any other drug. In fact, 88% of opioid-related deaths in 2020 were due to fentanyl laced drugs. But now you can test your substances with easy-to-use strips. Get fentanyl test strips.
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Carry & Spray: Carry Narcan® (naloxone) nasal spray and know how to use it. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, including fentanyl overdose. Find out where you can get naloxone.
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