25/09/2026
Do you know the signs of an overdose?
Today is Overdose Awareness Day and we want to make sure as many people as possible know the signs of an overdose:
Deep snoring/gurgling noises
You can’t wake the person up, and they don’t respond if you shake their shoulders or call their name
A blue tinge to the lips, nail beds or other extremities
They have stopped breathing.
If you think someone has overdosed, call 999 and wait for an ambulance. You can also give them naloxone, but this will only be effective if they have taken opioids or drugs contaminated with synthetic opioids.
If you think someone is overdosing but you aren’t sure what they’ve taken, you can still give them naloxone. It won’t hurt them, and it could help them.
For more info on naloxone and how to help someone who has overdosed, visit our website:
https://www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/alcohol-drugs/naloxone-overdose-reversal-drug