The Need

Every day, over two people die from overdose in the State of Nevada.

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Our best option: Naloxone (Narcan)

Naloxone (Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose —including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications when given in time. Naloxone (Narcan) is easy to use and small to carry. There are two forms of Naloxone (Narcan) that anyone can use without medical training or authorization: prefilled nasal spray and injectable.

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How does Naloxone (Narcan) work?

Naloxone (Narcan) quickly reverses an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes in a person whose breath has slowed, or even stopped, due to opioid overdose. More than one dose of Naloxone (Narcan) may be required when more potent opioids like fentanyl are involved.

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Naloxone (Narcan) won’t harm someone if they’re overdosing on drugs other than opioids, so it’s always best to use it if you think someone is overdosing.*

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*https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/

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