Opioid Resources Opioid Overdose Steps to prevent an opioid overdose: Contact PreventEd to talk to a counselor about a referral to treatment Never use when alone Be extra careful after a period of abstinence Never mix opioids with alcohol or other substances Have Narcan available Make sure others know how to administer Narcan Identifying an opioid overdose: Shallow or no breathing Pinpoint pupils Blue/Gray lips or fingernails Cold and clammy skin Risk factors for experiencing an opioid overdose: Recreational use of opioids Mixing opioids with other prescriptions, alcohol, or other illegal substances Using opioids from a new source or in a new location Use of opioids after a period of abstinence Related Resource opioids Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training PreventEd offers OEND training free of charge. Interested? Learn More