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I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties. Recognize an Overdose: Unresponsive to sternal rub Unresponsive to shouting their name Slow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at all Choking sounds or snore-like gurgling noise Blue or gray skin and lips Save a Life: 1. Try to wake the person up 2. Call 911 3. Give naloxone 4. Check for breathing 5. Stay with the person until help arrives

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Page 1: I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” · I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” “ Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl

I SAVED MYFRIEND’S LIFE”

Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Recognize an Overdose:Unresponsive to sternal rubUnresponsive to shouting their nameSlow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at allChoking sounds or snore-like gurgling noiseBlue or gray skin and lips

Save a Life:1. Try to wake the person up2. Call 9113. Give naloxone4. Check for breathing5. Stay with the person until help arrives

Page 2: I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” · I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” “ Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl

I SAVED MYMOM’S LIFE”

Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Recognize an Overdose:Unresponsive to sternal rubUnresponsive to shouting their nameSlow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at allChoking sounds or snore-like gurgling noiseBlue or gray skin and lips

Save a Life:1. Try to wake the person up2. Call 9113. Give naloxone4. Check for breathing5. Stay with the person until help arrives

Page 3: I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” · I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” “ Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl

I SAVED MYSISTER’S LIFE”

Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Recognize an Overdose:Unresponsive to sternal rubUnresponsive to shouting their nameSlow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at allChoking sounds or snore-like gurgling noiseBlue or gray skin and lips

Save a Life:1. Try to wake the person up2. Call 9113. Give naloxone4. Check for breathing5. Stay with the person until help arrives

Page 4: I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” · I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” “ Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl

Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Recognize an Overdose:Unresponsive to sternal rubUnresponsive to shouting their nameSlow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at allChoking sounds or snore-like gurgling noiseBlue or gray skin and lips

Save a Life:1. Try to wake the person up2. Call 9113. Give naloxone4. Check for breathing5. Stay with the person until help arrives

I SAVED MYFRIEND’S LIFE”

Page 5: I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” · I SAVED MY FRIEND’S LIFE” “ Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl

Naloxone is an emergency medicine that prevents overdose death from prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Florida law has provisions protecting overdose victims and anyone seeking or providing medical assistance from criminal prosecution and civil penalties.

Recognize an Overdose:Unresponsive to sternal rubUnresponsive to shouting their nameSlow or shallow breathing, or not breathing at allChoking sounds or snore-like gurgling noiseBlue or gray skin and lips

Save a Life:1. Try to wake the person up2. Call 9113. Give naloxone4. Check for breathing5. Stay with the person until help arrives