Fentanyl 101
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ABOUT THE ANTIDOTE – Naloxone/Narcan:
Naloxone
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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. Naloxone is easy to use and small to carry. There are two forms of naloxone that anyone can use without medical training or authorization: prefilled nasal spray and injectable.
- How to get Naloxone/Narcan:
- Visit a pharmacy that carries naloxone:
- View a map of Oregon Pharmacies that Distribute Nalaxone (google map)
- View Listing of Oregon Pharmacies that Distribute Naloxone (pdf)
- Visit a pharmacy that carries naloxone:
- Attend an event through the Harm Reduction Program:
- FREE injectable naloxone or nasal Narcan available those at high risk for having or witnessing an overdose. To access, please attend one of the events listed here.