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WARNING SIGNS OF HEROIN USE

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) tries educate teenagers and young adults about the dangers of heroin. According to SAMHSA, some signs that a person is using heroin may include: • They seemunusually euphoric, or drowsy

• Their mental functioning is impaired • Movement and breathing are slowed • Needle marks or boils from injections

Signs that a person has overdosed on heroin can include: • Shallow breathing • Extremely small pupils • Clammy skin • Bluish-colored nails and lips • Convulsions • Coma If you think a friend has overdosed on heroin, call 911 immediately. Medical personnel may be able to reverse the effects of the drug using Narcan or other treatments, if they are notified in time.

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Heroin: Devastating our Communities