Naloxone Program

The Naloxone program is a community-based overdose education and naloxone distribution program that was created to combat Indiana’s opioid overdose epidemic.

Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription pain medications). When administered during an overdose, Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing.

Naloxone has been used safely by emergency medical professionals for more than 40 years and has only one critical function: to reverse the effects of opioids in order to prevent overdose death.

Key Points

Naloxone has no potential for abuse.
If given to a person who is not experiencing an opioid overdose, it is harmless
If administered to a person who is dependent on opioids, it will produce non-life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
It does not reverse overdoses that are caused by non-opioid drugs, such as cocaine, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Valium), methamphetamines, or alcohol.

It takes less than 30 minutes to obtain a FREE kit that could save a life! Complete the application and our Health Educator will reach out to schedule an appointment.

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Upcoming Community Trainings

Check out our community events calendar for any upcoming trainings. The calendar is updated frequently and will include links to register.

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Get Naloxone Mailed to You from Overdose Lifeline

Indiana residents may request naloxone from Overdose Lifeline, a non-profit organization partnering with the State of Indiana, to make this life-saving medication available at no cost. Residents may fill out a form (which includes a brief training video), and have a naloxone kit sent to them via mail at no cost.