Drug Overdose Prevention
Community Resource Map
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SAVE A LIFE
The misuse of opioids, including prescription drugs and heroin, is one of the most serious public health problems in the United States.
DRUG OVERDOSE SIGNS + SYMPTOMS
• Sleepiness or unresponsiveness
• Slow heartbeat or low blood pressure
• Breathing slowly or not at all
• Cold, clammy skin
• Small, pinpoint pupils
• Blue nails and lips
• Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
SAFE DRUG STORAGE and DISPOSAL
To avoid misuse or theft of prescription medications, it is important to store medicines and dispose of unused prescriptions properly. Keep medications stored out of sight in a safe and secure location, such as a lock box. Dispose of unused or expired medications in drug deactivation pouches or at your local police or sheriff’s department.
You can request free lock boxes and drug deactivation pouches here.
Drug take back locations can be found at: https://odp.idaho.gov/prescription-drug-take-back-program.
IDAHO’S GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
The new law provides protections to people acting in good faith who seek medical assistance for either themselves or someone else because of a drug-related medical emergency. Under the law that person shall not be charged with possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, or use of a controlled substance. Idaho Law 37-2739C
NARCAN
Narcan is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. In Idaho, anyone with a valid reason can ask for a prescription for Narcan from a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or pharmacist. Narcan does not need to be intended for your own use. Idaho Law 54-1733B
