Emergency Preparedness & Response | First Aid | Public Health & Prevention | Substance Use & Addiction
Suspected Opioid Overdose? What Updated First-Aid Guidance Says to Do First
If you think someone is overdosing on opioids, do not wait to see if they wake up. Updated U.S. first-aid guidance says to call 911, give naloxone if available, support breathing, start CPR if the person is not breathing normally, and stay until help arrives.
