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.

Rising Sun Sober Living – Boise

Men’s and women’s beds

Residence addresses are kept private. Main office:

8050 W Ustick Road, Boise, ID 83704

Contact: (208) 898-4668

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River Sober Living

Men’s beds

9022 W Brookview Ct, Boise, ID 83709

Contact: (208) 576-9527

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Phoenix House of Idaho

Men’s and women’s beds

Contact: (208) 918-8200

Email: ry**@**************ng.com

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Chrysalis Women’s Transitional Living

Women’s beds

1963 N Cloverdale Road, Boise, ID 83713

Contact: (208) 424-1323

Email: li**@************ho.org

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Icarus Wellness and Recovery

Icarus Wellness and Recovery is a Joint Commission-accredited adult behavioral health provider in Boise, Idaho. It offers individualized treatment for substance use disorders, primary mental health conditions, and co-occurring or dual diagnosis needs.

The continuum includes residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), standard outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment when appropriate, and aftercare planning. Care may include psychiatric support, individual and group therapy, evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, trauma-informed services, and family involvement with the client’s consent.

Icarus Idaho does not provide medical detox on site. Prospective clients who may need withdrawal management or medical stabilization receive referral and pre-admission coordination so that the appropriate service can occur before residential or outpatient treatment when necessary.

The center accepts many forms of Idaho Medicaid as well as many commercial insurance plans. Benefits, authorization, clinical fit, availability, and admission must be confirmed. Families can contact admissions for an assessment and confidential benefits verification.

7950 W King St, Ste 102, Boise, ID 83704

Phone: (208) 907-8881

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Intermountain Hospital

Intermountain Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Services include psychiatric inpatient care, substance use treatment, the New Start Center for Recovery, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming, and specialized care for adolescents experiencing both psychiatric and substance use concerns. Licensed professionals are available 24 hours a day for assessments and referrals.

303 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704

Local: (208) 377-8400

Toll-Free: (800) 321-5984

intermountainhospital.com

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Northpoint Outpatient – Boise

Northpoint Outpatient, formerly presented as Ashwood Recovery, provides flexible outpatient addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment while clients continue living at home. Services may include intensive outpatient programming, individual counseling, peer-group therapy, family therapy, psychiatric oversight, medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate, telehealth, and morning or evening treatment schedules.

7941 W Rifleman Street, Boise, ID 83704

Phone: (888) 341-3607

Admissions: (855) 663-0615

northpointrecovery.com/location/boise-id/outpatient/

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BHG Boise Treatment Center

BHG Boise Treatment Center specializes in outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. Its services include methadone, buprenorphine or Suboxone, extended-release buprenorphine, naltrexone or Vivitrol, individual and group counseling, comprehensive support, and peer recovery services. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, many commercial insurance plans, and self-pay patients.

92 South Cole Road, Boise, ID 83709

Phone: (208) 376-5021

bhgrecovery.com/locations/boise-id/