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Naloxone (“NARCAN”) for Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

In recent years, more adults between the ages of 18-45 are dying from fentanyl overdoses/poisonings than from COVID-19, car accidents, cancer, and suicide combined. Fentanyl is commonly involved in a majority of the overdose deaths. Naloxone is a medicine that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and is proven to be safe, effective, and easy to use.

What You Need to Know

1

Call 9-1-1

Always Call 9-1-1 in event of a potential overdose.
2

Don't Hesitate

Naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, so when it doubt, use it.
3

Naloxone is Temporary

Naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose. It is not a substitute for medical treatment or detox.
4

Ask for Help

If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8.

Be Prepared

Where to Get Naloxone (NARCAN) & Opioid Overdose Response Training

Where to Find Naloxone on Campus

Videos: How to Save a Life

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