” Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan among others, is a medication used to block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose. Naloxone may be combined within the same pill as an opioid to decrease the risk of misuse. When given intravenously, naloxone works within two minutes, and when injected into a muscle, it works within five minutes; it may also be sprayed into the nose. The effects of naloxone last about half an hour to an hour. Multiple doses may be required, as the duration of action of most opioids is greater than that of naloxone.”
What is Narcan? Read here: http://time.com/4999223/what-is-narcan/
AIDS Project Worcester (APW) Narcan training and Narcan is available at on a walk-in basis through the Joe McKee Care Center to active users of opiates, their families, and those who frequently interact with active users. There is no copay at APW for Narcan. Narcan is also available at most major pharmacies without a prescription.
To Schedule a Narcan Training at your facility:
For training in the City of Worcester please contact Amanda Mehaffey at amehaffey@aidsprojectworcester.org
For out of city training in Worcester County please contact Luis Cantres lcantres@aidsprojectworcester.org
While we do our best to accommodate most requests, training is scheduled on a first come first serve basis and subject to trainer availability.