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If you are currently experiencing an emergency

Medical emergency: Call 911

Mental health crisis: Call or Text 988

When and How to Administer Naloxone (Narcan®)

Naloxone (Narcan®) is an emergency medication that can save lives in the case of an opioid overdose. Signs of an overdose include unconsciousness or inability wake up, slow or shallow breathing, discolored skin, nails, or lips, and vomiting or gurgling at the mouth. If you think your loved one is experiencing an overdose, please call 911.

The video on the right shows you how to administer Naloxone (Narcan®). You can access Naloxone (Narcan®) locally through the Maryland Department of Health and Next Distro, which are linked below. 

How does Naloxone (Narcan®) work?

This video describes how Naloxone (Narcan®) works to reverse an opioid overdose and why it is effective. 

To learn more about Naloxone (Narcan®), click here

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Extra Resources

For help finding Naloxone (Narcan®) near you, please visit NEXTDistro's Website

To learn more about the Opioid Response Program, please visit the website of the Maryland Department of Health

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