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Andrea Barthwell - Suboxone Doctor in Oak Park, IL

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Addiction Rehab for the 21st Century.

We believe in individualized drug addiction care. Our comprehensive treatment model treats the entire person as well as the disease of addiction. No matter what addiction you suffer from, we help you achieve success through our unique approach.

In Case of a Heroin or Opiate Overdose in Oak Park, IL

Ingesting a large amount or highly potent dose of an opiate such as heroin, either intentionally or accidentally, can lead to serious consequences, including overdose, coma, and/or death.

If you suspect you or someone else has overdosed, call your local emergency hotline (ex. 911) or a poison control center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Signs of an opiate overdose

  • Constipation
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Low blood pressure or weak pulse
  • Lack of responsiveness, even to painful stimuli (such as strongly rapping knuckles across the sternum)
  • Pupils that are constricted or non-reactive to light
  • Blue colored fingernails or lips
  • GI tract spasms
  • Difficult to wake up or extreme sedation
  • Coma
  • Seizures
  • Slow, shallow breathing or no breathing at all