{"id":6245,"date":"2024-11-19T08:44:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/?page_id=6245"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:52:41","slug":"opioid-awareness-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/opioid-awareness-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Opioid Awareness &#038; Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8e9a3318\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/11\/next-distro-yqlvjiFewcM-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reverse Opioid Overdose with Narcan (Naloxone)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone takes more opioids than their body can handle, they can pass out, stop breathing, and die. Overdose can take seconds to hours. Anyone who uses opioids can overdose. Anyone at risk for having or witnessing an overdose can carry and use naloxone, the medication to reverse opioid overdose. In Washington State, If you get medical help for an overdose or alcohol poisoning, Good Samaritan laws are in place so you and the victim cannot be charged for drug use, possession, or underage drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ee2ed113\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is Naloxone?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-691e05dd\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>Naloxone is&nbsp;a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids\u2014including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications\u2014when given in time.Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. There are two forms of naloxone that anyone can use without medical training or authorization: prefilled nasal spray and injectable<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-58451a4d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How does Naloxone work and how do you use it?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d65aea4f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p>Naloxone quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naloxone won\u2019t harm someone&nbsp;if they\u2019re overdosing on drugs other than opioids, so it\u2019s always best to use it if you think someone is overdosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you give someone naloxone, stay with them until emergency help arrives or for at least four hours to make sure their breathing returns to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/safeproject-s-school-262f.thinkific.com\/courses\/5min-opioid-overdose-response-training?utm_source=SAFE+Project+Newsletter+Communications+List&amp;utm_campaign=Welcome-2&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_acdc925f7d-47ee8f1886-349790065\">Click here to access a free online Opioid Overdose Response Training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bc05ad80\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why carry Naloxone?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5a34e8a0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>Naloxone saves lives. Nearly 50,000 people died from an opioid-involved overdose in 2019. One study found that bystanders were present in more than one in three overdoses involving opioids. With the right tools, bystanders can act to prevent overdose deaths. Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a76e0d3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bb69dd9d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bb69dd9d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Who should carry Naloxone?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-586b4c03\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-586b4c03\">\n\n<p>If you or someone you know is at increased risk for opioid overdose, especially those struggling with&nbsp;opioid use disorder, you should carry naloxone and keep it at home. People who are taking high-dose opioid medications prescribed by a doctor, people who use opioids and benzodiazepines together, and people who use illicit opioids like heroin should all carry naloxone. Because you can\u2019t use naloxone on yourself, let others know you have it in case you experience an opioid overdose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9d9fa788 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0e1543c3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0e1543c3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where can I find Naloxone on campus?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a1171177\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a1171177\">\n\n<p>Naloxone for personal carry and\/or household use can be pick up at the Eagles for Recovery Lounge in <strong>Showalter 118<\/strong> or the Wellness Suite in <strong>URC 201<\/strong>.<br>\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<br>Emergency Naloxone can be found next to all AEDs on campus in a purple and white box on the wall. Inside each box are Naloxone, gloves, and a CPR mask. Additionally, there is a pull tab that will play a quick video on how to use Naloxone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-af9a7871 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8f806e32 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8f806e32\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How do I use a Fentanyl test strip?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4b4973a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b4973a8\">\n\n<p>Below are steps to test your drugs for fentanyl using FTS. Depending on the types of drugs you&#8217;re testing, the steps may be slightly different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put a small amount (at least 10mg) of your drugs aside in a clean, dry container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add water to the container and mix together. For most drugs, you need \u00bd teaspoon of water. If you are testing methamphetamines, MDMA, or ecstasy, use 1 full teaspoon for every 10 mg of crystal or powder you are testing<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the wavy end of the test strip down in the water and let it absorb for about 15 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the strip out of the water and place it on a flat surface for 2 to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read results.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/Fentanyl-Test-Strip-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"332\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-136499de gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58fa4cd1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-58fa4cd1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is the Good Samaritan law?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-076503c9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-076503c9\">\n\n<p>In WA State, anyone trying to help in a medical emergency is generally protected from civil liabilities by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/rcw\/default.aspx?cite=4.24.300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCW 4.24.300<\/a>. WA State\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=69.50.315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">911 Good Samaritan Overdose Law RCW 69.50.315<\/a>&nbsp;gives&nbsp;additional, specific&nbsp;protections against drug possession charges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you seek medical assistance in a drug-related&nbsp;overdose, you cannot be prosecuted for&nbsp;drug possession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The overdose victim is also protected from drug possession charges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone in WA State who might have or witness an opioid overdose is allowed to carry and administer naloxone.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/app.leg.wa.gov\/Rcw\/default.aspx?cite=69.41.095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(RCW 69.41.095)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overdose Awareness<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing an Overdose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/recognizeanoverdosefb0823.png\" alt=\"recognizeanoverdosefb0823\" class=\"wp-image-5729\" title=\"recognizeanoverdosefb0823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/recognizeanoverdosefb0823.png 1200w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/recognizeanoverdosefb0823-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/recognizeanoverdosefb0823-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/recognizeanoverdosefb0823-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small, constricted \u201cpinpoint pupils\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falling asleep or losing consciousness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow, weak, or no breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choking or gurgling sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limp body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold and\/or clammy skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps for an Overdose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/in.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/respondtooverdosefb0823.png\" alt=\"respondtooverdosefb0823\" class=\"wp-image-5728\" title=\"respondtooverdosefb0823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/respondtooverdosefb0823.png 1200w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/respondtooverdosefb0823-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/respondtooverdosefb0823-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/97\/2024\/08\/respondtooverdosefb0823-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren\u2019t sure, treat it like an overdose\u2014you could save a life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Call 911 Immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Administer naloxone, if available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Try to keep the person awake and breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Lay the person on their side to prevent choking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reverse Opioid Overdose with Narcan (Naloxone) If someone takes more opioids than their body can handle, they can pass out, stop breathing, and die. Overdose can take seconds to hours. Anyone who uses opioids can overdose. Anyone at risk for having or witnessing an overdose can carry and use naloxone, the medication to reverse opioid &#8230; <a title=\"Opioid Awareness &#038; Prevention\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/opioid-awareness-prevention\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Opioid Awareness &#038; Prevention\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":821,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6245","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6245"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/821"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6245"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7770,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6245\/revisions\/7770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}