Where Can You Get Narcan?

Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids, such as heroin, prescription painkillers, and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present. If you are worried you or someone you know may be at risk of an opioid overdose, naloxone is available to you.

You can find information on how to use naloxone by reading the information included in the naloxone packaging, or visiting any of the following Health Department resources:

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Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction

Opioids can harm you. That’s why we are sharing safer use tips to reduce the harm you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. While these tips won’t eliminate all dangers of opioids, they will lower your chances of an overdose, infection, or other bad outcome. The purpose of these tips is to keep people who use opioids alive and well.

Tips to protect yourself

Come up with an overdose plan. Talk to family members and friends about what they can do to help you in case of an overdose.

Naloxone saves lives. Naloxone is an overdose reversal drug. Carry it with you. Let others know you have it. A trusted family member or friend can administer naloxone to save your life. It can take more than one dose of naloxone to reverse an overdose.

It’s dangerous to take opioids when you are alone. If a trusted family member or friend is around and alert, they can look for the signs of an overdose and administer naloxone should an overdose occur. If a trusted family member or friend is not available, call Never Use Alone.

Mixing drugs is risky. Combining opioids with other drugs, including alcohol, puts you at greater risk for an overdose.

Consider your physical health. People living with asthma or other breathing problems, kidney issues, liver issues, and HIV are at high risk for an overdose.

More tips for people who are prescribed opioids

Limit your use of the medicine. Unlike antibiotics where taking the entire course of medication is necessary, you should stop taking opioids as soon as your pain subsides. Take only the dose prescribed on the schedule prescribed.

Don’t share your medicine. Opioids were prescribed to you based on your unique needs. A recommended dose for one person could be harmful to another person.

Safely store your medicine. Leaving opioids on counters or in easily accessible medicine cabinets can lead others to take your opioids without your knowledge. Store your opioids in a safe place out of reach of children and pets. The best spot is a locked box or cabinet.

Safely dispose of leftover medicine. There is no need to hang onto opioids you did not take. If your pain returns, that’s because your body likely has not fully healed and you may need other help to fully recover. Take leftover opioids to a drug drop box.

More tips for people who use other opioids

Fentanyl test strips are legal. Fentanyl test strips can be used to check for the presence of fentanyl in drugs. They are available for free at many locations in Wisconsin. Learn more about fentanyl test strips.

Injecting opioids is dangerous. Injecting opioids can increase the risk of overdose and infection. Reusing needles and supplies or sharing them with others increases the chance of a negative outcome, such as contracting hepatitis C or HIV. Not sanitizing the injection site beforehand can lead to infection. Syringe services programs provide access to sterile syringes and supplies, accept used syringes and supplies for safe disposal, and provide testing and treatment for infectious diseases. Find a syringe services program near you.

Opioids can act fast on your brain and body. This can put you at greater risk of an overdose. People who don’t regularly consume opioids can be at greater risk of an overdose. Those who use opioids from an unknown source are also at greater risk of an overdose if they consume too much.

Your health matters. Overall health impacts the risk of an overdose. Dehydration, lack of sleep, and hunger can increase the likelihood of an overdose.

Save a life with naloxone

You can reverse an opioid overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use opioids, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.

Carrying naloxone can save lives. This is the drug that blocks the harmful effects of opioids on the brain. It is specific to opioids. If opioids are not involved with the overdose, it will not cause any harm.

How to give someone naloxone

Nasal naloxone (NARCAN®)

NARCAN® is simple to use. Each NARCAN® device contains one dose.

Call 911 and follow the operator’s instructions.

Place the tip of the nozzle in either nostril until your fingers touch the nose.

Press the plunger firmly to release the dose.

Give rescue breaths if needed.

NARCAN® usually starts working within a few minutes and lasts from 30 to 90 minutes. More than one dose of NARCAN® is sometimes needed. If there is no response after two to three minutes, give a second dose of NARCAN® in the other nostril.

Learn more about nasal naloxone

Signs of an Overdose/How to Administer Nasal Naloxone, P-03094 (wallet card)
This wallet card provides an overview of the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer nasal naloxone. It is available in English, Hmong, and Spanish.

Watch the following video to learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to use NARCAN® to save a life.

Injection naloxone

Injection naloxone is easy to use.

Call 911 and follow the operator’s instructions.

Pop off the flip top from the naloxone vial.

Insert the needle into the vial and draw up 1cc into the syringe.

Inject the needle straight into the muscle (through clothes, if necessary) on the shoulder, thigh, or upper outer part of the buttocks, and then push in the plunger.

Injection naloxone usually starts working within a few minutes and lasts from 30 to 90 minutes. More than one dose of injection naloxone is sometimes needed. If there is no response after two to three minutes, give a second dose of injection naloxone.

Talk about naloxone

If you have concerns about a loved one taking a prescription opioid or using drugs commonly mixed with fentanyl, like heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, here are some tips on having a conversation about naloxone.

Ask what they know about naloxone. Simply starting the conversation shows that you care and can be a source of support.

Make it clear that their safety is your main priority. Naloxone can save their life—or a loved one’s—by quickly and safely reversing an opioid overdose.

Share that naloxone is for anyone who uses opioids and other substances that are commonly mixed with fentanyl or other synthetic opioids. Naloxone is effective for any opioid overdose, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl overdoses.

Meet them where they’re at. They may be struggling, so offer your support by listening and giving them your undivided attention. Let them know they’re important to you. That’s why preparing for an emergency by carrying naloxone is so important.

Know the real facts about naloxone and help call out misinformation. They should know that carrying naloxone won’t get them in trouble.

Emphasize that carrying naloxone is normal and responsible. Point out that many doctors and pharmacists recommend providing naloxone with every opioid prescription. This can help reduce a potential fear of judgment.

Offer to help them get naloxone. Naloxone can be purchased without a prescription at a pharmacy and at no cost from many organizations throughout the state. Find out where you can get naloxone above.

Remind them that should tell others around them that they have naloxone and where to find it when using substances. After all, naloxone cannot be self-administered.

Encourage them to keep multiple doses of naloxone on hand. Sometimes it takes more than one dose to reverse an overdose.

Promote the importance of carrying naloxone: Visit the Dose of Reality: Partner Resources section for flyers, posters, and social media posts, as well as audio and video advertisements.

Safe disposal saves lives

Safely disposing of unused and unwanted medications and used medical supplies helps protect the people around you and your environment. There are many safe disposal options available to everyone throughout your area.

Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.

Oxford House Dynasty

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Contact: (505) 508-2994

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1112 Telstar Loop NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Contact: (505) 831-8896

Icarus Recovery Center (New Mexico)

Icarus Recovery Center is a Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health provider serving adults in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and communities across New Mexico. Its programs address substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring or dual diagnosis needs through individualized, evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

The center offers dedicated medically supervised detox beds for adults who need withdrawal management, along with residential treatment and step-down levels that include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and outpatient services. Treatment planning may incorporate medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, individual and group therapy, family involvement, relapse prevention, and aftercare.

Icarus also accepts adults seeking mental health treatment without a primary substance use disorder. The clinical team evaluates safety, withdrawal risk, medical and psychiatric needs, and level-of-care fit before admission or transition between programs.

Icarus works with New Mexico Medicaid/Turquoise Care and many commercial insurance plans. Coverage, authorization, eligibility, availability, and admission are not guaranteed. Families should contact admissions to verify current benefits and determine whether the program can safely and appropriately meet the person’s needs.

8601 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Phone: (505) 305-0902

icarusbehavioralhealth.com/

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Turquoise Lodge Hospital

Turquoise Lodge Hospital is a New Mexico Department of Health facility providing substance use treatment to New Mexico residents. The hospital specializes in medical detoxification, social rehabilitation services, and intensive outpatient treatment. Priority populations include pregnant individuals who use substances, people who inject drugs, women with dependent children, and parents seeking to regain custody of their children. Services are available regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

5400 Gibson Blvd SE, Box 13, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Phone: (505) 841-8978

www.nmhealth.org/about/ofm/ltcf/tlh/

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Turning Point Recovery Center

Turning Point Recovery Center provides evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Its continuum of care includes medically supported detoxification, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programming, relapse-prevention services, medication-assisted treatment, family support, and ongoing recovery care. Treatment plans are developed according to each client’s clinical needs and recovery goals.

9201 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 5, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: (505) 217-1717

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www.turningpointrc.com

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Duke City Recovery Toolbox

Duke City Recovery Toolbox provides outpatient treatment for opioid, alcohol, prescription medication, and other substance use disorders. Services include medication-assisted treatment, personalized recovery planning, behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, individual support, and short- or long-term treatment options. The center uses a whole-person approach addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. A discounted sliding-fee schedule is available based on family size and income.

912 1st Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 224-9777

www.dukecityrecovery.com

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Central New Mexico Treatment Center – New Season

Central New Mexico Treatment Center provides outpatient care specifically for opioid use disorder. Treatment services include methadone, buprenorphine and Suboxone maintenance, individual and group counseling, family counseling, intensive outpatient programming, telehealth, medically supervised withdrawal, medical assessments, and naloxone distribution. The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and many commercial insurance plans.

630 Haines Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

New patients: (877) 284-7074

Existing patients: (505) 268-5611

www.newseason.com/treatment-center-locations/new-mexico/central-new-mexico-treatment-center/

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MedMark Treatment Centers – Five Points

MedMark Five Points provides outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. The program offers clinical assessments, medication-assisted treatment with methadone or Suboxone, substance use counseling, coordinated care planning, case management, relapse-prevention education, community referrals, and ongoing recovery support. The facility provides both weekday and weekend admission hours.

1528 Five Points Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Opioid treatment program admissions: (505) 588-7438

Office-based treatment admissions: (505) 715-5727

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