Naloxone Saves Lives
Naloxone (Narcan®) is a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses. It works by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain, thereby helping to restore breathing. In 2022, two FDA advisory committees voted unanimously in favor of making a nasal spray version of Naloxone available over-the-counter so more people could have access.
The Good Samaritan law provides immunity from arrest for simple possession offenses to the poisoning victim and the person who sought medical assistance.
Get Naloxone Training
CVS carries Narcan and it is available without a prescription in all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. It is typically covered by insurance or for a nominal co-pay. Ask for it at the pharmacy.
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Community in Crisis provides regular Zoom trainings and will send you a free kit after the course. Training is done by Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Must be 18 or older. Sign up for training.
Learn how to administer Narcan