Maury County Prevention Coalition
Naloxone (Narcan)
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Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a medication called an “opioid antagonist” that is used to counter the effects of opioid overdose.
Naloxone works to reverse and block the effects of opioids like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine. Substances like cychlorphine and non-opioid drugs like benzodiazepines, xylazine, bath salts, cocaine, methamphetamine, and alcohol are naloxone resistant.
- Purchase online.
- Purchase from the drugstore.
- Reach out to your local Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS).
- Reach out to MCPC!
Carry Narcan. Save a Life.
How to Properly Administer Naloxone (Narcan)
Request a Training
We are grateful to have a dedicated Harm Reduction Coordinator on our team! Heather Marsh is passionate about empowering our community with the tools and skills it needs to save lives. A key part of Heather’s work includes leading Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution trainings. If you, your church, workplace, or organization would like to receive naloxone (Narcan®) training, please reach out to Heather directly, or to MCPC for further information!
Attend an Online Training
Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) are located throughout the state of Tennessee as a point of contact for training and education on opioid overdose and for overdose prevention through the distribution of naloxone. Maury County is located in Region 5S and is served by Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Dustin Richie. Dustin hosts a free virtual overdose prevention education and naloxone training on the first Thursday of every month from 7:00-9:00 pm. Click here to learn more or sign up for a virtual training!
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