Articles tagged as: narcan
December 23, 2024
A free online training teaches Indiana residents how to reverse overdoses
Citizen Opioid Responders training takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. It covers topics like Naloxone administration, scene safety and good samaritan laws.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2024
Indianapolis EMS begins “leave-behind” program to reduce drug overdose deaths
Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, can reverse an opioid overdose and save lives when administered in time.
Read MoreJune 10, 2024
The Checkup: Most teenage overdose deaths happen at home. Here’s what parents need to know
Most adolescent overdose deaths happen in the home, often when family and friends are present.
Read MoreApril 13, 2024
Free condoms, Plan B pills and Narcan provided at new vending machine on near east side
A new vending machine provides free emergency contraception on the near east side of Indianapolis, as part of a collaboration between Indiana reproductive justice groups and a local business.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Overdose deaths fell 5% in 2022, new state report shows
A new state report shows that overdoses fell five percent in 2022, for the first time since 2018. State officials tout expanded access to harm reduction and treatment resources as a reason behind the trend.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Narcan is sold over-the-counter now. Here’s a look at the initial rollout and what it means for access
Narcan is a nasal-spray version of the life-saving medication naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose. It recently became available over-the-counter. Heres what that means for public access.
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