Harm Reduction Kits

Carrying Narcan can save a life in minutes. If you know a friend or family member who struggles with opioid or substance use disorder, you should have Narcan nearby. It can help reverse an opioid overside. The Sandhills Opioid Response Consortium is proud to offer harm reduction kits. For a free kit, call (910) 715-1509.

What is Narcan/Naloxone?

Approved by the FDA, Narcan, also known as Naloxone, helps prevent overdoses by opioid such as heroin, morphine and oxycodone.

How is Narcan used?

Narcan/Naloxone blocks opioid receptor sites within the brain and reverses the toxic effects of the overdose.

What are the signs of an opioid overdose?

A person does not wake or respond to touch or voice:

Breathing is not normal, very slow, or has stopped
Pin-point sized pupils
Bluish lips and nose

Opioid overdose is life-threatening and requires immediate emergency attention. Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose is essential to saving lives.

This project is funded by HRSA Rural Community Opioid Response Project - Implementation.