Drug Overdose – characterized by slow breathing and heart rate, and a loss of consciousness.
- Unintentional Injuries in 2016 by 9.7% over 2015.
- Steady increase in drug overdose cases and mortality rate for the past 10 – 15 years has significantly contributed to this increase.
- Drug overdose is drug poisoning (overdoses of legal and illegal drugs)
Emergency Treatment
- Call 911- if the person has collapsed and stopped breathing .
- Begin CPR if necessary (Child CPR or Adult)
- For Adults: Opioid overdose can be treated with a dose of Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride injection. A single dose can be carried in a pocket or stored in medicine cabinet.
Remember: Even though Evzio can counter overdose effects in minutes professional help is still needed, so always call 911.
