Responding to an Opioid Overdose

According to the Center for Disease Control, in 2022, over 108,000 people died in the US from a drug overdose, and most of those deaths involved opioids. That’s more than the population of Green Bay, WI. In nearly 40 percent of those 108,000 deaths, another person was present. Imagine the lives that could be saved if the person present was aware of the signs and able to respond quickly to stop the overdose. In this section, you will learn about the signs of an opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan, and what steps to take after an opioid overdose.