When someone is experiencing an overdose, they are dying because they cannot breathe due to drugs like opiates switching off this vital signal to the lungs. Shallow breathing means breaths can be reduced to 3-4 breaths per min instead of the usual 12-20 breaths

During an overdose a person's lips, or fingertips, will turn blue (cyanosis) due to the lack of oxygen in the blood.

yesterday was international overdose awesome day 2023 - i try not to overthink that day yesterday was a little harder than other years 😔

last night i thought of my own losses and all those who have lost loved ones to a preventable overdose 💔We need to do better to challenge stigma, foster inclusion & listen to the experts

would you know how to recognise someone in need?

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Not everyone is gonna like you.

That's okay. Lots don't even like themselves.

@th3j35t3r You are part of the community. A rather central part.

You deserve to have the benefits of community, not just all the dirty work.

A lot has happened here in recent times.

I still love this place.

Elon has lost control of his Algo and everyone else can't get traction.

J has given us a gift in this place and we are entitled to nothing.

Thanks J.

@th3j35t3r that's informative... and for me, very unfortunate, I feel strongly about CoSo, it is hallowed ground.

Is there anything I can do to help?

When something stops working, stop doing it.

Yay! I slept!

@Olivecatto Claws crossed!

Maya

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