Watching someone you care about struggle with substance misuse can be devastating, but knowing how to administer Narcan may save their life. The misuse of legal or illegal opiate (narcotic) drugs can easily lead to taking an excessive amount, which causes an overdose that makes the victim stop breathing. However, Narcan (naloxone, also branded Evzio) can often reverse opiate overdose.
Now that the public has access to easily administered forms of naloxone, the fight against substance misuse may get easier. When trying to help, it’s important to monitor the victim closely, call for emergency services, give CPR if needed, and administer the Narcan effectively whether it’s a nasal spray or injection.
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