Every 43 hours a person dies from a drug overdose in Pinellas County
What is an opioid?
There are three types:
- Prescription Opioids - Buprenorphine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone
- Heroin - illegal & highly addictive opioid
- Synthetic Opioids (Man-made) - Fentanyl (50 times more potent than heroin ) , Carfentanyl (Elephant Tranquilizer)
Signs of overdose
- Breathing is slow and shallow
- They're not moving or waking up
- You can hear gurgling sounds or snoring
- Skin feels cold & clammy
- Lips & nails are blue
- Pupils are small
Is your loved one at risk of overdosing?
Naloxone / Narcan is available without a prescription
- A drug that blocks the effects of an overdose
- Naloxone kits are free and available to people at risk of overdosing and to their family members
- Find local naloxone distribution sites at
www.isavefl.com
Let's STOP the Opioid Epidemic
- Educate your children & loved ones about the dangers of opioids
- Stop the stigma associated with opioid addiction
- Speak with your doctor about alternative non-opioid treatment
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Drop your expired, unwanted or unused medications at St. Petersburg Police Headquarters or find a location near you at www.PinellasDrugAbuse.com
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