Be Ready to Save a Life with Naloxone
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone (Narcan) is a safe, non-addictive medication that reverses opioid overdoses - including those caused by heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications used to treat pain like oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone/acetaminophen. A drug overdose can happen on purpose or by mistake and may involve any substance that affects how the body functions, including legal, illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter medications. Naloxone is available as a nasal spray and offered free to anyone in Alabama through a partnership between the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) and the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
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WHEN TO USE NALOXONE?
When an overdose is suspected – act fast! Signs of an opioid overdose include:
- Slowed or stopped breathing
- Pinpoint pupils
- Unresponsiveness
- Pale, blue, or purple lips/fingernails
- Choking or gurgling sounds
HOW TO USE NALOXONE?
Give Naloxone immediately (nasal spray)
- Call 911.
- Keep the person awake and breathing.
- Lay them on their side to prevent choking.
- If needed, give a second dose 2–3 minutes after the first.
- Stay with the person until emergency services arrive.
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NALOXONE RESOURCES NEAR YOU
OpiRescue AL App:A free resource at your fingertips with everything you need to be prepared:
- How to recognize an overdose
- Where to find Naloxone
- How to start a rescue
- How to report a reversal
- Where to find substance use treatment centers
- And much more
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Box Locations:Free Naloxone is available at community boxes across Jefferson County.
Additional Safety Tools:
Fentanyl test strips are also available as part of JCDH’s harm reduction resources. To learn more or request strips, contact JCDH or request them online through the Naloxone training and request form.
In-person Training:
JCDH offers free trainings on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose using Naloxone. Participants receive a free Naloxone kit upon completion. To request a training for your organization please contact us.