Overdose Prevention Resources in NYC
Key resources every New Yorker should know for preventing and responding to overdoses.
What to Do During an Overdose
If you witness an overdose: call 911 immediately. Give Narcan if available (one dose per nostril). Perform rescue breathing. Stay with the person until help arrives. New York's Good Samaritan law protects you from most drug possession charges when you call 911 to report an overdose.
Prevention Strategies
Never use alone. Start with a small test dose after any break from use (tolerance drops fast). Carry Narcan. Use fentanyl test strips. Avoid mixing substances, especially opioids with benzos or alcohol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get arrested if I call 911 for an overdose?
New York's Good Samaritan law protects you from most low-level drug possession charges if you call 911 in good faith for an overdose.