How can you tell if someone is seriously overdosing from an opiate?

Opiate overdose: They exhibit behaviors similar to being drunk or high. Slur words, confused often, stumble, incoordinated, sleepy, pin point pupils, personality changes, incoherent, always searching for another fix. Sometimes withdrawl symptoms, shakiness, sweating, pain, screaming or seizures. Sometimes comatose.

Slow breathing: Pin point pupils, may stop breathing.

If you are: worried then confront this individual about your concerns and maybe enter a voluntary detox program. Honesty is very helpful, however be read for a backlash. Many people that are lost in their addiction will be very angry and resentful towards this honesty. If needed, ask their family for help. Lastly, you can even call the authorities if they pose a risk to society or themselves.

The most serious: Side effect of opiates is respiratory depression which can cause death. Can appear awake but not breathe