ENDING THE STIGMA OF ADDICTION
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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
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It’s able to bind to opioid receptors and can reverse/block the effects of other opioids and quickly restore normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a result of accidental overdosing from heroin, fentanyl, or prescription opioid pain medications. Narcan is the most common brand name Naloxone that is available for the public and through our coalition.
Where Can I Get Naloxone?
Naloxone is available now over the counter at pharmacies including Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, and even Amazon. If you order through any of them, the cost on average is around $57 USD.
If you’re looking for free Naloxone and you live in the greater Sacramento region, we can help! Our coalition offers FREE intranasal Narcan for amounts under 150 for pickup at our office. We also give away Narcan kits at tabling and other community events of any quantity. Please contact us at info@sacopioidcoalition.org if you’re interested in having us give away Narcan or if you’d like to pick up some at our office.
Are you an organization looking for large quantities of Naloxone? Whether you’re a school, community organization, tribal entity, hospital, or something else, you can apply for larger amounts of Naloxone through the Naloxone Distribution Project. The Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP), created by the California Department of Health Care Services, helps organizations get the Narcan they need to combat opioid overdoses throughout California. Click the link below to see if you’re qualified to place an order for Narcan.
The NDP just started offering fentanyl test strips as well. The application is the same. Email us at info@sacopioidcoalition.org if you need assistance with the application process or understanding any part of the project.
Are you located in a rural area or far from the Sacramento County in California and are looking for Naloxone to get delivered to you? SANE, with help from NEXT Distro, offer free delivery of Naloxone upon request. You can learn more and fill out the application at the link below with SANE.
Naloxone Training
Learn about the different options for Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Training in the greater Sacramento region or remote. Sessions provided by the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition usually last between 45 minutes to an hour.
On Site
Our coalition offers free, on site naloxone trainings anywhere in the greater Sacramento region. Book a training with us here.
Virtual
We offer customized training sessions and webinars for those who work remote. Book a training with us here.
Open Training Sessions
National Harm Reduction Coalition offers frequent and open trainings for service providers and community members. Check them out here.
Familiar with Using Narcan?
Have you or someone you know used Narcan and was able to reverse an opioid overdose, or keep them in stable condition until emergency services arrived? We want to hear your story! Fill out the survey to let us know, or email us at info@sacopioidcoalition.org.
Naloxone is Essential to Our Mission:
This video reviews when naloxone is used, how it is administered, and the way it works.
Resources & Access
How to Obtain Narcan
Overdose Prevention and Response Training
Resources for Schools and Educational Institutions
Support for Women of Color
Social Movement Resources
Information for Prescribers
Drug Safety & Testing
Local Programs
Click here for a printable Narcan Flyer
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Intramuscular Naloxone
Naloxone has been available in injection form for over 40 years.
The injectable formulation can be given into a vein (intravenously), into the muscle (intramuscularly), or under the skin (subcutaneously). When first approved, naloxone treatments required administration via a syringe and needle and were most commonly used by trained medical personnel and emergency responders.
This medicine should be given immediately upon when a suspected or known overdose of an opioid has occurred. This will help prevent serious breathing problems that can lead to death. This type of administration is known to work quicker than the Narcan nasal spray, be prepared for a prompt reaction from the victim.
Please see the instructions for step-by-step administration.
Further Trainings
The National Harm Reduction Coalition is a great resource to learn more about Naloxone and more information for learning about treatment and prevention.
The California Good Samaritan law provides protection from prosecution for those seeking emergency medical assistance during an overdose.
Overdose Prevention, National Harm Reduction Coalition
Guide To Developing and Managing Overdose Prevention, The National Harm Reduction Coalition
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Foundation Work
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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
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Faith Based
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Professional
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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).
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