Using Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl test strips are small, chemically treated strips of paper that a person can use to test for the presence of fentanyl in a drug sample. When used correctly, these strips can provide…
3 min readOverdose Safety Guides
Naloxone, fentanyl test strips, drink spiking and the laws that protect people who call 911 for a friend.
Buying Narcan Without Prescription
If you need Narcan or another naloxone overdose treatment, this guide will explain how to buy it and what to do if overdose is suspected. Narcan can be bought over the counter, without a…
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Good Samaritan Overdose Laws
Good Samaritan overdose laws are meant to encourage people to call 911 when they witness a drug overdose. But the protections they offer aren't universal — they can vary significantly…
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Signs of Drink Spiking
Do you feel more disoriented, drowsy, or drunker than expected after your last drink? If so, you might be wondering if your drink was spiked with drugs. The warning signs can include sudden…
3 min readIf someone is in danger right now
Unresponsive, breathing slowly or noisily, overheating, having a seizure or chest pain: do not wait for it to pass.
- Call 911
Say what was taken if you know. Many states protect the caller: see Good Samaritan laws.
- Keep the airway open
Roll the person onto their side and stay with them. Why mixing depressants is so dangerous.
- Give naloxone if you have it
It reverses opioid overdoses and is sold without a prescription. Where to get Narcan.
- Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
- SAMHSA Helpline 1-800-662-4357, free, 24/7