Narcan/Naloxone
Narcan, also known by its generic name Naloxone, is a life-saving medication used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. It is only effective for overdoses involving opioids such as heroin or prescription pain relievers (e.g. oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and methadone). With minimal training requirements, and packaged in an easy-to-use device, Narcan is a miracle drug that is proving to be a pivotal harm-reduction strategy in the battle against increasing opioid overdoses.
Narcan is available at every Pima County pharmacy, no prescription, or insurance required. It can also be found at every public library in Pima County. To see where Narcan is available near you click here.
February 1st - Stop by the Harm Reduction Fair on the Northwest end of the UA mall from 10am-2pm to learn how to spot an opioid overdose, how to use Narcan/Naloxone, and pick up free Narcan.
February 29th - Stop by the Global Center (Park Student Union) from 10am-2pm to learn how to spot an opioid overdose, how to use Narcan/Naloxone, and pick up free Narcan.
April 11th - Stop by the Harm Reduction Fair on the Northwest end of the UA mall from 10am-2pm to learn how to spot an opioid overdose, how to use Narcan/Naloxone, and pick up free Narcan.
May - TBD
UAEMS is proud to provide Narcan training for campus groups and organization. If you are interested in setting up a Narcan training for a group or organization larger than 10 people, please reach out via: uems@arizona.edu