Surgeon General : "Carry Naloxone -- Public and Health Workers" (April 2018)

from Official announcement:

Information for Patients and the Public 

• You have an important role to play in addressing this public health crisis.
• Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about obtaining naloxone.
• Learn the signs of opioid overdose, like pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness.
• Get trained to administer naloxone in the case of a suspected emergency.
• If you have an opioid use disorder, effective treatment is available. Research shows a combination of medication, counseling, and behavioral therapy can help people achieve long-term recovery. Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or go to https://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
• Naloxone may be covered by your insurance or available at low or no cost to you.
• https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/priorities/opioid-overdose-prevention/naloxone-advisory.html