Do this now

1. 1

   Call 911 now

   Say where you are and that someone may be overdosing. Help is free and you will not get in trouble for calling.

2. 2

   Give naloxone if you have it

   Spray one dose into one nostril. It is safe even if you are not sure it is an opioid overdose — it cannot hurt them.

3. 3

   Roll them on their side

   The recovery position keeps the airway clear if they vomit. Tilt the head back slightly.

4. 4

   Check breathing & give rescue breaths

   If they are not breathing, give one breath every 5 seconds until help or naloxone works.

5. 5

   Give a second dose after 2–3 minutes

   If there is no response and you have another dose, give it in the other nostril. Keep them on their side.

6. 6

   Stay until help arrives

   Do not leave them alone. Naloxone wears off in 30–90 minutes, so they still need medical care.

This guidance is for emergencies and is not a substitute for medical training. Naloxone is safe to give even if you are unsure.