Free Naloxone is available at Health Departments

Posted 10/12/22

If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, take these steps immediately.

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Free Naloxone is available at Health Departments

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If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, take these steps immediately.
1. Check to see if they respond.
2. Administer Naloxone
3. Call 911
4. If necessary, give second dose (in other nostril).

What is Naloxone?

A medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to opioid receptors, and reversing and blocking the effects of the drug.

How can you help?
If you know someone in need, carry Naloxone and learn to administer the medicine safely.

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Locate Nalone providers in your area and additional resources for community support.

Contact your local county health department for information on receiving Naloxone for your community.

Health Departments in Hendry and Glades Counties
LaBelle, 1140 Pratt Blvd., 863-674-4041
Clewiston, 1100 S. Olympia Street, 863-983-1408
Moore Haven, 1021 Healthpark Drive, 863-946-0707

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