information everyone should know
Quick facts about fentanyl
- Potent synthetic opioid drug
- 50X stronger then heroin
- 100X stronger then morphine
Recreational substances (or drugs) are often mixed with dangerous chemicals that can have fatal consequences. One of the most concerning examples is fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid sometimes found in illegal pills and powders. Just two milligrams of fentanyl—a tiny amount—can be deadly.
If you or someone you know is using recreational substances, having a Naloxone kit on hand can be a lifesaver. Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, giving precious time to get medical help. It’s easy to use and widely available—carrying it could make all the difference in an emergency.
Find Naloxone in the usa by state:
Alabama
Get it from a pharmacy https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/pharmacy/opioid-reversal.html
Alaska
Get it from a pharmacy, free from certain organiztions. https://health.alaska.gov/osmap/Pages/hope.aspx
Arizona
Get it from a pharmacy, free at sites across Arizona. https://www.azdhs.gov/opioid/naloxone/index.php
Arkansas
Get it from a pharmacy https://narcansas.com/how-to-get-naloxone/
California
Get it from a pharmacy https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/sapb/pages/naloxone.aspx#tag1
Colorado
Get it from a pharmacy, get for free from eligible agencies https://corxconsortium.org/naloxone/
Connecticut
Get it from a pharmacy https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/programs-and-services/opioid-treatment/naloxone
Delaware
Get it from a pharmacy, free via mail https://www.helpisherede.com/addiction/harm-reduction/narcan#stop-the-stigma
Florida
Get it free from certain location of the Department of Health https://isavefl.com/find-naloxone.shtml
Georgia
Get it from a pharmacy, free from Local health departments and community-based organizations https://dph.georgia.gov/stopopioidaddiction/opioid-basics/naloxone
Hawaii
Free of charge from gov. agencies, special vending machines and via mail https://www.hhhrc.org/naloxone
Idaho
Get it from a pharmacy, free from Community-based groups https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/naloxone-information
Illinois
Get it from a pharmacy, free from Community-based groups https://www.prevention.org/a-dose-of-truth/naloxone/?utm_source=google_search-traffic&utm_medium=paidmedia&utm_campaign=Summer&utm_content=flagship&utm_term=cookCounty–&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwps-zBhAiEiwALwsVYWALUIJ2QxJ0l_GLzPtLletzHPfQsBQA0zEkwPk9lEtv-t2Vb8mKQBoCRVUQAvD_BwE
Indiana
Free from local health departments https://www.in.gov/health/overdose-prevention/naloxone/
Iowa
Free via mail or community-based locations https://www.naloxoneiowa.org/directory
Kansas
Free via mail or vending machines https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-kit-request-form/
Kentucky
Louisiana
Get it from a pharmacy, get it for free under certain circumstances from The LDH Office of Behavioral Health https://ldh.la.gov/page/naloxone-availability
Maine
Get it from a pharmacy, free via mail and local programs https://getmainenaloxone.org/end-user/
Maryland
Get it from a pharmacy, free from local programs, by mail https://health.maryland.gov/pha/NALOXONE/Pages/Approved-Entities.aspx
Massachusetts
Get it from a pharmacy, free from state-funded programs https://www.mass.gov/info-details/where-to-get-naloxone-in-massachusetts
Michigan
Get it from a pharmacy, free by mail https://nextdistro.org/michigan
Minnesota
Get it from a pharmacy, free from local programs https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/opioids/basics/naloxone.html
Mississippi
Get it from a pharmacy, free by mail https://msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,382,61.html
Missouri
Get it from a pharmacy or through Naloxoneforall.org https://www.nomodeaths.org/where-to-get-naloxone
Montana
Get it from a pharmacy, free from community organizations https://dphhs.mt.gov/BHDD/naloxone/wheretogetNaloxone
Nebraska
Get it from a pharmacy https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Drug-Overdose-Prevention-Naloxone.aspx
Nevada
Free through pharmacies and various helplines https://dhhs.nv.gov/Reports/Press_Releases/2022/Treatment_and_Naloxone_Available_Statewide
New Hampshire
Free via “NaloxBoxes” in various public locations, or through “The Doorway”- Social services organization https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/news-and-media/nh-dhhs-announces-initiative-place-hundreds-overdose-reversal-kits-all-new-hampshire
New Jersey
Free through pharmacies https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/stopoverdoses/
New Mexico
Get it from a pharmacy or doctor’s office, free at various community programs and health offices https://www.doseofreality.com/save-a-life/
New York
Free in pharmacies, community based programs, and public vending machines https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/naloxone.page
North Carolina
Get it from a pharmacy, free or low cost via community programs and health departments https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/overdose-epidemic/syringe-and-naloxone-access
North Dakota
Free online or over the phone https://www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids
Ohio
Free through online ordering or various health and community based units https://naloxone.ohio.gov/get-naloxone/individual
Oklahoma
Oregon
Get it from a pharmacy, or get it free under certain conditions https://staysafeoregon.com/prevent-overdose/save-life-using-naloxone/
Pennsylvania
Get it from a pharmacy, free via mail https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Programs/Naloxone%20Program%20Overview.pdf
Rhode Island
Get it from a pharmacy, free from a harm reduction organization https://preventoverdoseri.org/get-naloxone/
South Carolina
Free from a local health clinic https://dph.sc.gov/public/public-health-clinics
South Dakota
Get it from a pharmacy, also available for free under certain circumstances https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/BH/BHAO16_Naloxone_Postcard.pdf
Tennessee
Free by mail https://tennesseeharmreduction.com/
Texas
Get it from a pharmacy https://txoti.org/naloxone-standing-order-request
Utah
Get it from a pharmacy http://www.utahnaloxone.org/utah-pharmacies-with-naloxone-rescue-kits/
Vermont
Free at distribution sites https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency/injury-prevention/opioid-overdose-prevention
Virginia
Get it from a pharmacy, free from Local Health Departments and some Community Services Boards and other programs https://dbhds.virginia.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/revive/
Washington
West Virginia
Get it for free in a pharmacy https://soarwv.org/resources/naloxone-narcan/
Wisconsin
Get it from a pharmacy, free by mail https://soarwv.org/resources/naloxone-narcan/