SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio now has its first Narcan vending machine, and it’s free. City of San Antonio Chief Mental Health Officer Jessie Higgins noted some alarming statistics that could be ...

is a synthetic opioid that is extremely potent and can be used on its own or mixed with other drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine. is the brand name for naloxone, which is a non ...

We’ve reported on naloxone, marketed as Narcan. You can now find it in drug stores, and some local health departments are distributing it for free. We recently reported on public health vending ...

North Central Health District partnered with Georgia Overdose Prevention to educate services workers on overdose prevention and Narcan training. Katie Tucker/The Telegraph Overdose prevention ...

Narcan, or naloxone, is a fast-acting opioid overdose reversal medication. It works by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain, particularly those related to breathing. Narcan can quickly ...

Blue lights pointed at the rectangular metal box decorated with graffiti-type artwork and gold detailing, including the words ...

RELATED: 8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man’s dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose Yet that’s only part of the picture. Last year, calls about more than ...

Naloxone HCl 4mg; per spray; contains benzalkonium chloride. Naloxone hydrochloride antagonizes opioid effects by competing for the same receptor sites. It reverses the effects of opioids ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — In March 2023, the FDA cleared the use of naloxone, also known as Narcan, for over-the-counter use. Narcan is used to reverse the effects of a drug overdose and it’s ...

On Aug. 12, Jessica Miller set up a table in the Carlisle Police station fully stocked with free Narcan. Since then, more than 200 doses have flown off the shelf and into the hands of residents.

A fisherman experiencing an overdose at sea was saved due to nearby fishing vessels carrying Narcan. The death of another fisherman from an overdose prompted the Atlantic Shellfish fleet to equip ...

Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It is commonly used as a nasal spray but can also be administered as a shot. First responders, doctors and ...