Addiction Recovery Resources

The above video was posted by the Massachusetts Medical Society on March 19, 2018.

How to recognize if someone is experiencing an overdose from SAMHSA.gov:

• Their face is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch
• Their body goes limp
• Their fingernails or lips have a purple or blue color
• They start vomiting or making gurling noises
• They cannot be awakened or are unable to speak
• Their breathing or heartbeat slows or stops

What to do:

Above image from the Massachusetts Department of Health

Handouts

Stop an Overdose by mass.gov/narcan

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Overdose Prevention and Response TOOLKIT