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Lifeline

Everything you need in the minutes that decide an outcome. Lifeline is life-saving information, so it is open to everyone, works offline, and is never placed behind a paywall.

FREE · ALWAYSNo account, no charge, no gate. Copy it, print it, hand it to a neighbor.

Signs of an opioid overdose

  • BreathingSlow, shallow, or stopped
  • Skin / lipsPale, blue, or gray
  • ResponseWon’t wake or speak
  • SoundGurgling or snoring
  • PupilsTiny / pinpoint

If you respond

  1. Call 911

    Say “someone isn’t breathing.” You’re protected — Good Samaritan laws shield people who call for help.

  2. Give naloxone

    Spray in one nostril, or inject per the kit. Wait 2–3 minutes. No effect? Give a second dose.

  3. Rescue breaths

    Tilt the head back, pinch the nose, one breath every 5 seconds.

  4. Recovery position & stay

    On their side so they can’t choke. Stay until help arrives — naloxone can wear off.

Find naloxone & check your state

Where to get it free

  • PharmacyNo prescription needed
  • Local health departmentOften free kits
  • Harm-reduction programsFree + training
  • Mail-to-home programsMany states
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 · treatment + naloxone referrals
1-800-662-4357

Good Samaritan protection

iMost states protect people who call 911 for an overdose from certain drug-possession charges. Pick your state for a plain-language summary.

Summaries are general and for guidance only — not legal advice. Laws change; verify locally.