Ready to Respond

Module 1 of 4

Module 01

Recognize an overdose

By the end of this module you will be able to

  • Name the key signs of an opioid overdose.

The signs to look for

Each module is a brief video built on Georgia Overdose Prevention's own training materials. Watch them in order, then take a quick knowledge check at the end.

Common signs of an opioid overdose

  • The person will not wake up, even when you shout their name or rub your knuckles on their chest.

  • Breathing is very slow, shallow, or has stopped.

  • Lips, fingertips, or skin look pale, gray, or bluish.

  • Choking, gurgling, or snoring-like sounds.

  • Body is limp and pupils are very small.

Fentanyl raises the stakes. Fentanyl is far stronger than heroin and can be mixed into other drugs without the person knowing. Overdoses can come on fast, and a second dose of naloxone is often needed.