Poisons can include:

• Overdose of prescription or over-the-counter medications
• Drugs and/or Alcohol
• Harmful chemicals 

For the purpose of First Aid, the treatment is the same for poisonings and overdoses:

DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER

If the potential poison is environmental, do not enter the same environment.

Never enter a confined space to retrieve a victim of hazardous chemicals.

1. For an unconscious/unresponsive person where the cause is unknown, deliver Naloxone (Narcan) if it's available.
2. Call the National Poison Control Center

800-222-1222

then follow their directions

3. Have a second person call 911
4. Get as much information from the person or witnesses as possible:
• Did the person swallow anything
• Did the person inject anything
• Did the person handle any chemicals
• Is the person allergic to anything
5. DO NOT induce vomiting unless you are instructed to do so by:
• National Poison Control Center
• 911 Dispatch
• Instructions from Chemical Safety Data Sheet
6. Monitor breathing and care for any life threatening conditions found

Using Naloxone (Narcan) for unconscious or unresponsive person

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