SAMHSA Useful Resources on Opioid Overdose Prevention
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The evidence base is strong for the use of naloxone to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Distributing naloxone and teaching people to use it is an effective means of preventing deaths among people who misuse heroin, fentanyl, prescription opioids, and other opioids. With brief training, most adults can learn to administer life-saving naloxone. People experiencing homelessness are at particularly high risk of overdose. Programs serving them can implement effective opioid overdose interventions using naloxone.
Whether you are interested in starting a naloxone program, need to find out how to obtain naloxone to prevent overdoses, or simply want more information, the resources at this website may be useful to you.