If not trained in CPR, keep the person as comfortable as possible, with blankets for warmth and with the clothes loosened to aid breathing. Check to see if the person experiencing the overdose is breathing or has a pulse. Once emergency help has been called, anyone who is trained and feels comfortable doing so may provide basic first aid. Look for bottles, needles, or someone who can provide this information. Look for signs of what kind of drug or drugs a person was using. If in doubt, it is always safer to call for emergency medical help, but there are also steps that can be taken to determine what has caused the overdose, how serious it is, and to provide some basic care until emergency responders arrive:
Knowing how to deal with an overdose can prevent deaths. Signs of an overdose caused by any drug or alcohol should be taken very seriously.
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