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Dangers Of Fentanyl & Treatment Resources

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Where Can You Get Narcan?

Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you are worried you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid overdose, naloxone is available to you.

You can find information on how to use naloxone by reading the information included in the naloxone packaging, or visiting any of the following Health Department resources:

Naloxone

RESOURCES

Illinois has joined a group of other states in offering a statewide standing order with accompanying opioid overdose educational resources for naloxone to all pharmacists and opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) programs. The statewide standing order allows pharmacists and naloxone training programs in Illinois to provide naloxone without a direct prescription to individuals at risk of an opioid overdose, as well as their family and friends and to others who may assist an individual suffering opioid-related overdose.

Solving the opioid crisis is going to take a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes prevention, treatment and recovery, and response, and involves multiple and interdisciplinary sectors.

Learn more about naloxone and its role in addressing the opioid epidemic in this section and in our main opioids web page.

Get the Signed Naloxone Standing Order

What is Naloxone?

Naloxone (Narcan®, Evzio®) is a prescription medication that can block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Anyone can easily use naloxone to save the life of someone overdosing on opioids, including heroin or prescription medicines like OxyContin® or Percocet®.

Illinois Naloxone Standardized Procedure

The Illinois Naloxone Standardized Procedure is approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Human Services to provide guidance on the response to suspected opioid overdose and the administration of naloxone. This document updates the previous “Naloxone Standardized Procedures” issued in 2015.

Illinois Naloxone Standing Order

The Naloxone Standing Order allows eligible entities, namely pharmacies and opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) programs to provide naloxone to any requesting person with the intent to respond to a suspected opioid overdose without a direct prescription. With this standing order, insurers, such as Medicaid and Medicare, can be billed. Eligible entities must complete approved training and education on naloxone administration to access the order.

Pharmacies utilizing the order should report naloxone dispensing information to the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program. Pharmacists must complete approved training and education on naloxone administration to access the order. Links for example training videos for pharmacists can be found under RESOURCES.

OEND programs utilizing the order must be enrolled with the Department of Human Services, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program.

SEE THE ILLINOIS NALOXONE STANDARDIZED PROCEDURE AND SAMPLE OF THE ILLINOIS NALOXONE STANDING ORDER

FAQ ABOUT THE ILLINOIS NALOXONE STANDING ORDER

Patient Guide on How to Use Naloxone

DOWNLOAD PDF OF PAMPHLET HERE

Get the Signed Naloxone Standing Order

Resources

Training for Pharmacists

For information on how to report naloxone dispensing to the IL PMP contact:
Prescription Monitoring
401 North Fourth Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Fax: (217) 557-7975
Phone: (217) 524-1311

More information for Pharmacists

For Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Programs

To register your OEND with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Drug Overdose Prevention Program contact:

For Patients

Other Resources

  • Foundation Work

    Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.

 

Podcasts

Addiction & Recovery podcasts are usually hosted by people who have experienced addiction and share their experiences and tips. Hearing the stories of others is always beneficial.

Books & Articles

Reading material that dives into scientists, doctors, counselors, addicts and their families to explore different perspectives and research. Most are available through Amazon.

Movies & TV

A wide variety of compelling stories of addiction, loss, and recovery from alcohol and drugs. Most are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, independent websites or YouTube.

 

Faith Based

Resources rooted in spiritual community can help many people find strength and guidance through powerful connections, while including worship as part of their journey.

Professional

Resources provided by government agencies, educational institutions, and national or global organizations with a deep knowledge base in addiction and recovery.

Emergencies

If you feel you are in imminent danger with a life-threatening emergency - dial 911.

You can also get 24/7 support with SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

 

The views and opinions expressed by the Resources included are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Zachary Horton Foundation. Any content provided by our podcasts or authors of the listed resources are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.