Opioid Overdose Rescue: 5 Ways to Save a Life

Each day in the United States, over 120 people die from an opioid overdose. But did you know that many of these deaths are preventable? You could be the one to save a life! When someone nearby is experiencing an overdose, your awareness and action can prevent serious injury or death. So what are opioids, how can you recognize an overdose, and how can you effectively intervene? Watch SciToons’ new video “Opioid Overdose Rescue: 5 Ways to Save a Life ” to learn more! #opioid #opioidcrisis #scicomm

[rainsly]

that kind of things should be taught in schools

[seanrichardson]

This is an excellent public service. Thank you!

[ppelqwp]

There was a homeless person I know who was over dosing on heroin that was laced with fentanyl and I saw him fall out of a portapotty. I called 911 and was talking to him and telling him to breath and stay with me and the person who answered the 911 call took 10 minutes to send ems and I was telling them he was turning blue and started having a seizure and all they did was ask a bunch of questions that where not very relevant since he was blue and having a seizure I did not have any Narcan. When ems finally showed up they gave him Narcan an IV and an adrenaline shot. I am so glad he served but it seems like no one cares if a homeless person is having an emergency it’s so sad.

[MagnumTriumph]

My shoulder has been so painful that I haven't slept in 3 days. But I think I've taken too much and I'm going to wait a few hours before I let myself fall asleep.
Can't find much information on the difference between taking a bit too much and overdosing. I think I'm ok - no blue fingertips or trouble breathing

[Metoobie]

A tip on this- those AED boxes? They are almost always wired to an emergency call center and are individually identifiable. If you need help, as a first responder or as a victim, pull the box open. will come running to the open box. Where I live in Canada, Naloxone (Narcan) in nasal spray form is free at the pharmacy upon request. You don't need any special permits to obtain or use it. I carry it with me every time I leave the house.

[double_d_]

Took my wife 4x until she got the hint and got clean, im glad i was there to save her and never gave up on her.

[noralally]

this is making me go crazy i keep watching these videos and scaring myself

[anomaly_echelon]

120 souls a day lost because of Opioid overdose alone? just in the US? Damn that's horrible and a lot.

[hellobts]

3:28 where can I find this? Should I bring it with me everyday??

[sahalxirsi]

I’m suffering and medical nurse give me too much tablet my breathing has been changed and nobody helping I’m just waiting god 😭