GET NALOXONE (NARCAN)
Naloxone is administered when someone is showing signs of opioid overdose. The medication can be given by intranasal spray and by intramuscular injection. Like Epi-Pens or a first-aid kit component, having Naloxone readily available can be very helpful in a crisis. Naloxone is not a toxic drug and cannot be used to get high. Rescuing with Naloxone will not cause overdose, so when in doubt, use it.
Naloxone can very quickly restore normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a result of abusing heroin or prescription opioids, or accidentally ingesting too much pain medication. If we can act early when a person shows signs of an overdose, we can work quickly to help save a life.
FREE NALOXONE AT TUOLUMNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
- 20111 Cedar Rd North, Sonora, CA
Wednesdays 1p-4p
One box (two doses per box) per individual with attestation of viewing this video: Administering Naloxone (California Department of Public Health)
FREE NALOXONE AT CLINIC
- Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic
Red Feather Clinic
18232 Smoke Street
Jamestown, CA 95327
209 782-8625
NO PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED AT PHARMACY
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid overdose reversal medication. It is available without a prescription and may be offered in nasal spray, injectable and auto-injectable forms. Friends, families and those at risk of opioid overdose should consider keeping naloxone on hand. Check with your health care provider or pharmacy for Tuolumne County information and availability.
Pharmacies that have begun to offer naloxone include:
HOW TO USE NALOXONE
Videos:
- Administering Naloxone (California Department of Public Health)
- Naloxone Administration Training
- www.narcan.com
Adapted from Ventura County Behavioral Health / www.venturacountyresponds.org