Who Needs Narcan®?
If You or Someone You Know:
- Uses prescription opioids for chronic pain, especially at high doses
- Uses opioids in combination with other sedating substances (like benzodiazepines or alcohol)
- Uses opioids and have certain medical conditions such as HIV, liver disease, lung disease, or depression
- Injects opioids
- Has Access to opioids (including prescription opioids)
- Has an opioid dependence, particularly following reduced tolerance
- Has prior history of opioid overdose
Source: Narcan® Caregiver brochure, https://www.narcan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Caregiver_Brochure.pdf