The misuse of opioids, including prescription pain medication, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as Fentanyl, is a national public health crisis. According to the CDC, drug overdose-related deaths have quintupled since 1999.
Signs and Symptoms
Recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose:
• Pinpoint pupils
• Unconsciousness
• Respiratory depression
• Awake, but unable to talk
• Limp posture
• Pale or clammy face
• Blue lips and fingernails
• Purple or gray skin. For lighter-skinned people, the skin turns bluish purple. For darker-skinned people, the skin turns grayish or ashen
• Slow, shallow, or irregular breathing or no breathing at all
• Pulse is slow, erratic, or not there at all
• Choking sounds or a snore-like gurgling noise
Free Narcan and Training
Approved Training for Opioids
Narcan Training Video
If you’re interested in scheduling an in-person Narcan Training, please contact (229) 854-1396
Prescription Drug Disposal
DEA Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations
Resources For Recovery
DBHDD interactive map that provides information on the services. These programs are a combination of services by payment options that specifically treat Opioid Use Disorder using Medication Assisted Treatment. Please visit www.gaproviderlocator.org or https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/how-do-i-find-dbhdd-services.