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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, how many people on this thread have been with someone who’s od’d?  Exactly how common is this supposed to be?[/quote]

There was a guy who collapsed on the sidewalk within view from where I was passing by.  I called for an ambulance and was ready to pull out narcan but the EMTs got there quick.[/quote]

I think this is the problem with it. No matter how much we want to help, we truly have no idea what people collapse from most of the time, unless there is someone nearby to give you information, you see the dope or needle or whatever, or unless you have some medical training.[/quote]

This.  If I see someone collapse on the sidewalk I'm calling 911.  Maybe then look for a medical alert bracelet and see if I can help in some way.  I am in no way qualified to render first aid.  A drug OD would not even occur to me in the moment.  No way would I expect my teen to be able to assess and figure out medical treatment for a random stranger.  
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Agree wholeheartedly, and agree with earlier poster who said it's too big of responsibility for a non_EMT teen. Mind knows how to call 911 and that's all that's needed. [/quote]

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