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Carry naloxone.Accidental overdoses
happen every day.

Naloxone reverses opioid overdose and saves lives. Make sure you know where to get it, how to use it, and what to do next.

Naloxone gives you a chance to save a friend, family member, or complete stranger

Where to Get Naloxone

This map is for informational purposes only and is not intended to guarantee naloxone availability. Some pharmacies may not have naloxone in stock, so it is important to call first.

Available
No-cost

Know How to Use Naloxone

Remember these three steps so you know how to quickly respond to an overdose.

An illustration of someone peeling Naloxone open.

Step 1: Peel

An illustration of someone placing a Naloxone applicator in someone's nose.

Step 2: Place

An illustration of someone pressing a Naloxone applicator into someone's nose.

Step 3: Press

Repeat as needed

Multiple doses won't hurt someone, but they could help.

EMT holding naloxone with 3 inner pictures demonstrating it's usage.

HOW TO USE NALOXONE

A hand holding naloxone.

In case of overdose,

use naloxone and call 911

Naloxone is safe to use on people of all ages, including infants and elders. People who are physically dependent on opioids can have withdrawal symptoms after naloxone has been administered. These withdrawal symptoms can be uncomfortable, but withdrawal from opioids is rarely fatal.

The risk of death due to opioid overdose is very high, so it is important to administer naloxone to anyone you suspect might be overdosing. After receiving naloxone, the person whose overdose was reversed might become irritable and experience nausea, sweating, vomiting, tremors, anxiety and irritability. The two key steps in responding to overdose are administering naloxone and calling 911 so that anyone who overdosed receives medical attention.

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Harm reductionSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Talking to parents and youth
County of Los Angeles Public Health SAPC
Get informed, stay safeCounty of Los Angeles Public Health SAPC
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