​Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder. Examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine.
194 people die every day from an opioid overdose in the United States. These deaths are preventable. Opioid overdose occurs for a variety reasons that include but are not limited to:
  • Being prescribed a pain medication
  • Using an opioid that is not prescribed to you
  • Leaving treatment or incarceration
  • Taking an opioid with other medication that depresses the respiratory system including sleep apnea.
It is also possible to overdose if you are not misusing an opioid, but are acquiring drugs from an unknown source. Most of the current drug supply is being tainted by the dangerous opioid fentanyl. Access to the opioid overdose antidote is essential.

Accessing FREE Naloxone
Without immediate intervention, opioid overdose can quickly lead to death. NaloxBox is a data-driven, innovative solution to address this epidemic. A NaloxBox holds free, readily available intranasal (sprayed through the nose) Naloxone. These boxes provide 24 hours a day 7 days a week access to saving lives.
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BENEFITS:                                                                   
  • Increase access to publicly available overdose response tools                                                                        
  • Provide technical assistance for naloxone storage       
  • Improve the capacity of bystander rescuers                 
  • Reduce stigma associated with substance use disorders                                                                     
  • Reduce morbidity and mortality from opioid overdose 
There are currently four Naloxboxes located around Jay County. For more information on accessing FREE naloxone near you, visit Overdose Lifeline.