narcan
NARCAN (naloxone HCl) Nasal Spray is an FDA-approved medication used to treat known or suspected opioid overdose. Our goal is to get as many doses as possible directly into the hands of community members who are actively using, or friends and family of active users. Confidentiality is respected and no identifying information is required.
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Naloxone can (but does not always) cause withdrawal symptoms, unpleasant physical reactions, in people who are physically dependent on opioids. Withdrawal symptoms are not life-threatening and may include fever, anxiety and irritability, rapid heart rate, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and tremors.
Naloxone saves lives because it can very quickly restore normal breathing to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a result of overdosing on opioid medications, heroin, or other drugs (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine) that are mixed or laced with the opioid fentanyl.
Naloxone can be given safely to people of all ages, from infants to elderly adults. This includes a child who may have accidentally taken an opioid pain reliever or medicine to treat opioid use disorder.
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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.
More than one dose of naloxone may be required when stronger opioids like fentanyl are involved.
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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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If you give someone naloxone, stay with them until emergency help arrives or for at least four hours to make sure their breathing returns to normal.
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Missouri’s 911 Good Samaritan Law (RSMO 195.205):
Under this law, the person who actively seeks emergency medical help in the instance of an overdose (or other medical emergency) and the person experiencing the medical emergency will be protected from minor drug and alcohol violations.
This law provides immunity from:
Possession of a controlled substance (RSMO 579.015).
Possession of drug paraphernalia (RSMO 579.074).
Possession of an imitation controlled substance (RSMO 579.078).
Keeping or maintaining a public nuisance (RSMO 579.105).
Sale of alcohol to a minor (RSMO 311.310).
Possession of an altered ID (RSMO 311.320).
Purchase or possession of alcohol by a minor (RSMO 311.325).
Violation of a restraining order.
Violation of probation or parole.
This limited immunity does not offer protection from any other crimes (e.g., distribution of a controlled substance, manufacturing of drugs, active warrants).