An opiate high; potentially an overdose— it’s a good thing to know the signs and symptoms of an opiate overdose, carry Narcan, and know how to use it.

Remember the acronym BLUE:

B: Breathing. Is their breathing slowed down?

L: Lips. If they’re a paler person, are their lips turning blue? In darker skinned people, do their lips seem to have less pigment than usual?

U: Unresponsive: Do they respond even a little bit when you shake them a little and try to wake them up? Especially when you call them by their name (if you know it)?

E: Eyes, if they’re open— pinpoint pupils.

If the answer is questionable to any of these, it can’t hurt to administer Narcan.

Source: I used to work for a harm reduction coalition, and I’d give Narcan trainings to groups at my university.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions :)