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I truly wish that more people realized how their reactivity works against their own interests
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When someone is experiencing an overdose snoring, or rasping breathing, is sometimes mistaken for a person being asleep. However, it is usually a sign that the person is becoming more deeply unconscious, and their airway is being blocked or restricted
If a person is unresponsive and has any other sign like: Snoring, Shallow Breathing, Pale Skin, Blue Lips or Pinpoint Pupils call for help don't wait CALL
If you have Naloxone use it don't hesitate *use it*
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?
My life is stranger than fiction.