Opioids = Heroin, Morphine, Fentanyl, Codeine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, Tylenol #3 and Methadone
Treatable with a medication called Naloxone.
- Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose.
- Naloxone only works on opioids.
Naloxone is very safe drug and will only work if there are opioids in the body.
Stimulant Overdose
Stimulant = Cocaine, Crystal Meth, MDMA (Ecstasy), Ritalin and Caffeine
- No medication to reverse it.
- Stay calm and call for help.
- Keep the person calm, comfortable, awake and hydrated.
Call 9-1-1 if the person has:
- Jerking or rigid limbs.
- Is losing consciousness.
- Has severe headaches, sweating or agitation.
Other Depressants
Depressants = Alcohol, GHB or Benzodiazepines
- No medication to reverse it.
- Stay calm and call for help.
- Ensure person is breathing.
- Stay with the person until help arrives.
Place person in the recovery position as shown below:
Credit: Fraser Health