How to Use Narcan &
Test Strips
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Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids-including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications- when given in time
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Naloxone 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, as a result of opioid overdose.
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More than one dose of naloxone may be required when stronger opioids like fentanyl are involved. Naloxone 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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Studies have found that bystanders were present in more than one in three overdoses involving opioids. With the right tools, bystanders can act to prevent overdose deaths. Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life.
Why carry Naloxone?
Studies have found that bystanders were present in more than one in three overdoses involving opioids. With the right tools, bystanders can act to prevent overdose deaths. Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life.
ASAP freely distributes Naloxone as needed. Give us a call or leave us a message and we will have it ready for pick up at the ASAP office.
(812) 418-8705
Free fentanyl test strips available at ASAP
Fentanyl test strips are a harm reduction tool that allows a person using drugs to test a drug supply for traces of fentanyl and its analogs, and they have been significantly associated with strengthening overdose prevention behaviors.
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ASAP offers a variety of wellness-focused workshops, designed to raise awareness and foster positive changes for individuals and organizations. We offer a range of programs that can be brought to your workplace, community, church, or civic organizations on topics ranging from managing the stress cycle to managing workplace-related substance misuse concerns. By submitting your request, you’ll open the door to further conversation about prevention training to best meet your needs. All training is offered at no cost to you. Let’s get started!
