Naloxone
Understanding Naloxone: A Lifesaving Intervention
Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist, meaning it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids. Naloxone is a critical tool in preventing opioid-related fatalities, offering a second chance to individuals experiencing an overdose.
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Ashley's Bar-B-Que
1501 West Center Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
10:00AM to 8:00PM
Cell and Tobacco
3501 West Capitol Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53206
10:00AM to 6:00PM
Handsome Barber Shop
2701 North Teutonia Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53206
10:00AM to 6:00PM
Miltown Mart
2813 W Burleugh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
10:00AM to 6:00PM
Mitchell Park
524 South Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53206
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Samad's House Clinic
2035 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53206
7:00AM to 7:00PM
Naloxone FAQs
Explore common questions about naloxone, its uses, and its impact on recovery.
What is naloxone and how does it work?
Naloxone is a medication that quickly reverses the effects of opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
Who can administer naloxone?
Anyone trained in naloxone administration can use it during an overdose emergency. Training is widely available for the public.
Is naloxone safe to use?
Yes, naloxone is safe and has no potential for abuse. It only affects individuals experiencing an opioid overdose.
How long does naloxone take to work?
Naloxone typically works within minutes, providing crucial time to seek further medical assistance.
Can naloxone be used more than once?
Most overdoses respond to 1-2 doses. And people should be advised to wait 2-3 minutes between doses to allow the medication to work to resume breathing (being alert may take longer, but as long as someone is breathing no more naloxone is needed). More information can be found here: Compassionate Overdose Response: Summit Highlights and Key Takeaways. If doses are given unnecessarily, it sends the person into extreme withdrawal and they may seek to ease symptoms by using which can increase risk of a second overdose shortly after the first.