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How Do You Use Naloxone (Narcan), and Where Can You Get It Free?

In brief: Naloxone, sold as Narcan, is a medicine that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Spray one dose into the nose, call 911, and give another dose every 2 to 3 minutes if the person does not wake up. It is sold without a prescription, and health departments and community programs may offer it at little or no cost.

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For families and friends

Worried about someone else's drinking or drug use? These guides cover what helps, what tends to backfire, and how to keep children steady while a parent is in treatment.

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    SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information.

  • 911

    Emergency. Call for an overdose, seizure, or if someone is unresponsive.

Drug Detox and Rehab is an independent educational resource. We summarize information from NIDA, SAMHSA, the CDC and peer-reviewed research. We are not doctors and we do not provide medical care.