Action protocols for substance-related emergencies
This information DOES NOT replace professional medical care. In an emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.
Do not leave the person alone. Your presence can be vital.
Tell them which substance(s) were used, how much, when, and the person's current state.
If the person is unconscious but breathing, lay them on their side to prevent choking on vomit.
Unless a medical professional explicitly instructs you to do so.
Breathing, pulse and level of consciousness. Report changes to emergency services.
Name of the substance(s), approximate dose, time of intake, other substances mixed and any prior medical conditions.
These treatments must be administered only by medical staff. This table is informational and does not replace clinical assessment.
Competitive mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Reverses respiratory depression.
Competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor.
Glutathione precursor; neutralises the hepatotoxic metabolite NAPQI.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; restores cholinergic transmission.
Serotonergic antagonism (5-HT2A), sedation and hyperthermia control.
No specific antidote. Symptomatic treatment of agitation, seizures and hyperthermia.
No specific antidote. Airway management and assisted ventilation.
If you notice any of these signs, call your local emergency number immediately.