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Prudent to have 1 in your home, 1 in your vehicle & 1 on your person. Also important to understand that 911 must be called immediately even if Narcan is administered and/or CPR is given. Yes, everyone should take a CPR class for our family, friends & fellow humans just so we are prepared.

Lol what Especially considering so many rich countries are built upon the loot, gen'ocide and colonization of other countries or their native peoples . Canada is an indigenous gen'ocidal looter land

Naloxone is small, easy to carry and easy to use. It can reverse an overdose in minutes. Counselors at 988 can connect callers to 100s of local services, including medication, treatment, peer support and more. Explore the full directory online at nyc.gov/988. Let's keep our fellow New Yorkers safe.

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My dtr, a nurse, picked up some at the drugstore because patients were afraid to get it free, as they were afraid they would be tagged as a user.

In Red State Utah there's billboards in SLC, since at least 2024, when I first visited: Protect Your Family. Have Naloxone on hand. I also went all over New York State in 2024, but stayed out of New York City, and I didn't see even one such billboard.

I don't know much about American cities of size. Except for having spent the last two weeks in Sacramento, the largest city I've done an overnight in for almost two years is Chico, CA, my nominal home. It's slightly 🔵in a 🔴county. It's why the homeless are sadder and more visible than in Sacramento.

This is pretty cool. Ideas also in the Life-Saving Business: - maybe a city funded app map of resources including safe injection sites, but also my personal fav, AED machines - city-wide classes taught monthly at libraries where ppl can get CPR certified & learn recovery positions

Icon. Legend. This applies in the UK too! In an emergency you should be able to source Naloxone/Narcan through a pharmacy but if you want to be prepared you can ask your local drug recovery service directly or look online for a free delivery service that covers your area.

I did not know this (I was in this world briefly 25 years ago, engaged in for a year, knew some lads for a few more, took longer to come off than I was even on). How long has that been a thing?😀

Ahh -long time ago now. Thank you!😘 Yeah, I watched a lad only survive cos the paramedics got to him quick enough. It’s actually remarkable to watch it in action. I’m delighted to hear that it is available now😀

I wish we had free Narcan in New Orleans - we desperately need this. Is there anything you can do to expand this? Can you advocate for other cities to have this? I have seen Narcan bring people back from the brink of death. It's a miracle!

As a chronic pain sufferer who relies on opiates programs like this are so important not only for addicts but anyone who takes opiates on a regular basis. I also have AuADHD and the fear of accidentally overdosing because I forgot I already took my meds is very real.

Indeed, and that's a good thing, but they're still much higher than the ideal number of zero. Continuing to use the tools we have is a good thing.