Stop Overdose
Naloxone (Narcan®) is a nasal spray medication that reverses opioid overdoses. It can be bought over the counter. It’s safe to use even if the individual turns out to have not been overdosing. People may be taking opioids for medicinal reasons, like managing chronic pain, or they may take them recreationally. Sometimes, people, especially children, have no idea they’ve ingested opioids. You never know who you may save with naloxone. The first step is to keep it with you, just in case.