It could help save a life.
Huron Perth Public Health is asking you to learn how to prevent an overdose with International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday.
The day honours lives lost to overdoses, supports those grieving losses, and encourages taking action to prevent more overdoses.
The health unit said you first need to learn the signs of an overdose, which includes difficulty staying awake or being unresponsive, blue/grey lips or nails, slow or no breathing at all, choking/gurgling sounds, and cold/clammy skin.
You should also carry Naloxone, which can temporarily reverse an overdose, call 9-1-1 in the event of an overdose, and stay with the person until help arrives.
Last year four people in Huron Perth died from opioid toxicity, down from 16 in 2023, according to the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.
Public Health says opioid addiction and overdose can affect everyone “regardless of age, income, background, or gender.”
“Removing stigma and increasing awareness are important steps toward overdose prevention,” said Huron Perth Public Health.
