: Use naloxone (Narcan) if available. It can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
In 2022, an estimated needed substance use disorder treatment, but only a fraction received it.
: Look for slow, shallow, or stopped breathing. Overdose (2022)
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2002–2022 - CDC
: If you are alone, consider Virtual Overdose Monitoring Services or apps like the Brave App which connect users with remote responders. : Use naloxone (Narcan) if available
: Do not leave them alone. Stay until professional help arrives. Prevention and Harm Reduction
: Approximately 107,941 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, equating to roughly 296 deaths every day . : Look for slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
: 2022 data highlighted growing disparities, with overdose mortality disproportionately impacting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Adolescents also faced heightened risks due to the increased lethality of the illicit supply. How to Respond to an Overdose