Signs of an Opioid Overdose
Look for slow or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, blue or pale lips, and unresponsiveness to loud noise.
How to Administer Narcan
Lay the person on their back, insert the nozzle fully into one nostril, and press the plunger firmly once. Call 911. Repeat if unresponsive after 2–3 minutes. May require 3 or 4 doses.
How to Properly Use a Fentanyl Test Strip
Fentanyl tends to clump. The safest way to test is to dissolve the well-mixed substance in water, dip the strip for 15 seconds and read the results after two minutes. Consume the drug as a liquid solution.
Where to find Narcan and Testing Strips
Where to Get Help for Addiction
Sonoma County Health and Human Services can help.
Call 707.565.6900 or toll free 800.870.8786.
