Naloxone is a safe, non-psychoactive drug. It blocks the effects of opiates and opiods and can rapidly reverse the effects of an overdose.
Naloxone is not harmful if used in an individual with no opiates present in the body. Naloxone has minimum side effects. The only effects individuals will usually feel is the sudden withdraw of opiates from the body.
Naloxone is easy to administer. It may be given to a patient by a minimally trained individual, often a family member or caregiver. A simple nasal spray can save an individual's life.
Naloxone is cost effective and programs to distribute the drug have shown to reduce fatalities.
Opiate overdoses are on the rise as prescription analgesic use skyrockets. Behind the counter Naloxone is a simple method to save lives today.