Save a life with naloxone
You can reverse an opioid overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use opioids, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. Carrying naloxone can save lives. This is the drug that blocks the harmful effects of opioids on the brain. It is specific to opioids. If opioids are not involved with the overdose, it will not cause any harm.
Where can you get naloxone? '
- Naloxone is widely available in Wisconsin. It is available as nasal spray (under the brand name NARCAN®) or an injection.
- The nasal spray can be purchased over-the-counter at many stores with pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Metro Market, and Pick 'n Save.
- It can be purchased without a prescription through pharmacists at many pharmacies.
- The nasal spray is available at no cost to people who attend a free training session offered by the dozens of agencies participating in the NARCAN® Direct Program.
- It is available at no cost through vending machines placed in many public locations.
- Wisconsin residents can receive free naloxone by mail through NEXT Distro
Dose of Reality: Opioids in Wisconsin
Opioids are powerful drugs. Prescription pain relievers, fentanyl, and heroin hurt Wisconsin residents every day. More people die of opioid overdoses in Wisconsin each year than car crashes. But there is something more powerful than opioids: All of us. Together, we can reduce the dangers of opioids and their impact on our communities.
enCompass Training for Families and Communities
enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction is a resource
for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The training includes in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and
self-care tips. This training was created by the Addiction Policy Forum.
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