Opioid Overdose Response - Naloxone ampoule injection

Step-by-step instructions on how to administer Naloxone ampoule injection to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose temporarily.

An opioid overdose occurs when a person consumes too much of an opioid. This includes illicit substances such as heroin, as well as prescription opioids such as morphine, fentanyl or oxycodone.

Signs of an opioid overdose may include a person who is unconscious or unresponsive, or who is having breathing difficulties.