3 Warning Signs of Opioid Overdose

Published: 04 May 2023
on channel: Cleveland Clinic
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For more information about what an opioid overdose is, please visit https://cle.clinic/3Vr2Mj3

An opioid overdose happens when opioids negatively affect the part of your brain that regulates breathing, resulting in ineffective breathing. It leads to death if it isn’t treated in time. This video shares 3 warning signs someone may be experiencing an opioid overdose.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 What is an opioid overdose?
1:04 What happens during an opioid overdose?
1:19 What are 3 major signs of an opioid overdose?
1:44 What should you do if you see someone having an opioid overdose?

Resources:
Opioid Overdose: How To Respond & Prevent Death - https://cle.clinic/3Vr2Mj3
Naloxone Nasal Spray (Narcan): How to Use - https://cle.clinic/3NuHcIv

The information in this video was accurate as of 5.5.2023 and is for information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

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