Call emergency services immediately
Check for signs of opioid overdose
Lay the person on their back
Tilt the head back and support the neck
Remove the Narcan nasal spray from the package
Hold the spray with your thumb on the bottom and two fingers on either side of the nozzle
Insert the nozzle into one nostril until your fingers touch the nose
Press the plunger firmly to release the dose
If using injectable Narcan, follow the product instructions exactly
If the person does not respond after 2 to 3 minutes, give another dose
Continue giving doses every 2 to 3 minutes if needed
If the person is breathing, place them on their side in the recovery position
Stay with the person until emergency help arrives
If the person stops breathing, begin rescue breathing or CPR if trained