This paragraph continues the ongoing summary from the custodial death report (CDR) regarding Jose Saul Cruz Jr. Mr. Cruz was a Lamesa, Texas, inmate in Dawson County Jail for less than one day before his death. What next happened on November 5, 2022, was that at 10:38 PM, he was seen in his detox cell on his mattress and a jailer said he was snoring. At 11:06 PM, Mr. Cruz was observed by jail staff to be in an unresponsive state.

Things to Know About Naloxone, such as Narcan® Continued

What are some signs that a person may be overdosing on opioids?

It is safe to administer naloxone to any individual who may be experiencing an overdose. Even if there are no opioids in a person’s system, no harm is done. Individuals and organizations raising awareness about the lifesaving benefits of naloxone often assure people that no one will face harmful consequences because they administered naloxone to another person.

You could be saving a life if you administer Narcan or another medication containing naloxone to a person who appears to be overdosing on drugs. The following are among the signs that a person may be experiencing a drug overdose:

• The body is limp
• Loss of consciousness
• An inability to stay awake
• Slow, shallow breathing
• Pinpoint pupils, which means the pupils are small and constricted
• Clammy or cold skin
• Discolored nails or lips
• Gurgling or choking sounds

See Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this continuing series.

This website was established for the purpose of providing local Texas inmates with helpful information. Making implications about entities or individuals participating in misdeeds is never intended on this site.

–Guest Contributor