Overdose Prevention
Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose and can be given by nasal spray as well as injection.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is laced in substances from heroin to cocaine. Fentanyl test strips allow for testing of your substance(s) to see if Fentanyl is present. This helps save lives by making people aware of what is in your substance(s).
Xylazine is a powerful sedative or tranquilizer created for veterinary use. The CDC states:
When used in people, xylazine can cause (FDA Nov alert):
- sedation
- difficulty breathing
- dangerously low blood pressure
- slowed heart rate
- wounds that can become infected
- severe withdrawal symptoms
- death
Naloxone, Fentanyl test strips, Xylazine test strips are distributed during SSP as well as ANY day of the week. Drop in and get these life saving overdose prevention materials FREE of charge. If your organization, business, or team would like training and to receive some Naloxone please connect with SCHRA staff.
For more information on Naloxone visit: https://www.cdc.gov/
Information on test strips https://oasas.ny.gov/
