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Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Training
What is an Overdose?
- An opioid overdose occurs when opioids overwhelm receptors in the brain
- Respiration is suppressed
- Person may stop breathing
- Overdose usually occurs over 1-3 hours
- Can be caused by:
- Taking more opioids than prescribed
- Combining opioids with other depressants, such as alcohol
- Taking more opioids than one can tolerate