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Warning Issued In Plymouth Over Drug Overdose; NAP Shares Antidote That Could Save Lives

What Is Naloxone? The Antidote That Works On Drug Overdose

Warning has been issued in Plymouth due to an increase in <span>drug overdose</span> which have been linked to substances like heroin or pregabalin. Naloxone Advocates Plymouth, also known as NAP issued the warning for people to take "extra care". NAP is a community interest company or a CIC, which is made of volunteers who work to reduce drug-related deaths in Plymouth. 

<h2>Warning On <span rel="noindex">Drug</span> Overdose: What Is It?</h2>

On March 2, NAP shared a <em>Facebook</em> post, where the NAP spokesperson said: "A quick heads up for people in Plymouth/ We have recently seen more overdoses than usual linked to substances that slow breathing (such as heroin or pregabalin). We want people to be aware so they can take extra care."

<h2>Signs Of Someone Who Is Overdosing</h2>

<ul><li>Being unconscious</li><li>Slow breathing or not breathing</li><li>Loud snoring</li><li>Choking or gurgling sounds</li><li>Blue lips</li></ul>

NAP also said if someone becomes unwell, one must immediately call 999, and place the person in the recovery position if they are breathing.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/why-wimbledon-winner-jannik-sinner-was-banned-the-clostebol-drug-test-controversy-explained-article-152275576" data-type="tilCustomLink">Jannik Sinner Drug Suspension: Why Wimbledon Winner Was Banned – The Clostebol Drug Test Controversy Explained</a> 

<h2>What To Do If Someone Has Overdosed On Drugs?</h2>

NAP also noted emergency antidote, as reported by <em>Plymouth Herald</em> too, in the event of an overdose of heroin or other opiated or opioids. NAP noted that even if you are unaware of what the unwell person has takes, the antidote "will not harm them, and sometimes drugs contain opioids even when they are not sold as such". NAP said one can administer naloxone as an antidote. 

NAP also asked the person to stay with the unwell person for 20 minutes or until help arrives as the person could go back into overdose once naloxone wears off. 

If the person is not breathing, one should immediately call 999 and start CPR, noted NAP. 

<h2>What Is Naloxone? The Antidote That Works On Drug Overdose</h2>

As per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, US, naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.

It should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. It could be administered through nasal spray or injected through the muscle, under the skin or into the veins. 

The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that families and loved ones could carry naloxone with them if they know someone in their family struggles with drug abuse. However, they can ask pharmacists or health care provider on how to administer the antidote. 

However one must not that it works in the body for only 30 to 90 minutes, whereas some opioids could stay longer than that. This is why it is important to call for help. Furthermore, people given naloxone must be observed and monitored even after the last dose of naloxone to make sure their breathing do not slow down.

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Warning has been issued in Plymouth due to an increase in drug overdose which have been linked to substances like heroin or pregabalin. Naloxone Advocates Plymouth, also known as NAP issued the warning for people to take "extra care". NAP is a community interest company or a CIC, which is made of volunteers who work to reduce drug-related deaths in Plymouth. Warning On Drug Overdose: What Is It?On March 2, NAP shared a Facebook post, where the NAP spokesperson said: "A quick heads up for people in Plymouth/ We have recently seen more overdoses than usual linked to substances that slow breathing (such as heroin or pregabalin). We want people to be aware so they can take extra care."Signs Of Someone Who Is OverdosingBeing unconsciousSlow breathing or not breathingLoud snoringChoking or gurgling soundsBlue lipsNAP also said if someone becomes unwell, one must immediately call 999, and place the person in the recovery position if they are breathing.Read: Jannik Sinner Drug Suspension: Why Wimbledon Winner Was Banned – The Clostebol Drug Test Controversy Explained What To Do If Someone Has Overdosed On Drugs?NAP also noted emergency antidote, as reported by Plymouth Herald too, in the event of an overdose of heroin or other opiated or opioids. NAP noted that even if you are unaware of what the unwell person has takes, the antidote "will not harm them, and sometimes drugs contain opioids even when they are not sold as such". NAP said one can administer naloxone as an antidote. NAP also asked the person to stay with the unwell person for 20 minutes or until help arrives as the person could go back into overdose once naloxone wears off. If the person is not breathing, one should immediately call 999 and start CPR, noted NAP. What Is Naloxone? The Antidote That Works On Drug Overdose  As per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH, US, naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.It should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. It could be administered through nasal spray or injected through the muscle, under the skin or into the veins. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that families and loved ones could carry naloxone with them if they know someone in their family struggles with drug abuse. However, they can ask pharmacists or health care provider on how to administer the antidote. However one must not that it works in the body for only 30 to 90 minutes, whereas some opioids could stay longer than that. This is why it is important to call for help. Furthermore, people given naloxone must be observed and monitored even after the last dose of naloxone to make sure their breathing do not slow down.