What is Naloxone?

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can stop an opioid overdose, including overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids. Naloxone is safe and easy to use. It is most often given as a nasal spray.

Naloxone quickly stops an overdose by blocking the effects of opioids. It can restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes in a person whose breath has slowed or stopped because of opioid overdose. More than one dose of naloxone may need to be given when stronger opioids like fentanyl are involved.

Even after administering naloxone to someone overdosing, they will need medical help.

Source: CDC

Be prepared

Learn about and carry naloxone.

Know the signs of overdose:

  • Difficult to wake up
  • Slowed breathing
  • Confusion
  • Blue or pale lips and fingernails

If you notice these signs, call 911 immediately and give naloxone.

Who should carry naloxone?

  • If you or someone you know is at increased risk for opioid overdose, especially those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), you should carry naloxone and keep it at home
  • People who are taking high-dose opioid medications (greater or equal to 50 morphine milligram equivalents per day) prescribed by a doctor
  • People who use opioids and benzodiazepines together
  • People who use illicit opioids like heroin should all carry naloxone

Carrying naloxone is no different than carrying an EpiPen® for someone with allergies. It simply provides an extra layer of protection for those at a higher risk for overdose.

Most states have laws that may protect a person who is overdosing or a person who calls for help.

Source: CDC
When in doubt, call 911 and use naloxone.
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Naloxone Training and Distribution

Site Locations & Drop-In Times:

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Anaheim

Anaheim Alana Club

  • 202 W. Broadway
    Anaheim, CA 92805
    1st & 3rd Friday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    anaheimclub.com

Recovery Road, Inc.

  • 2370 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
    Anaheim, CA 92806
    Monday & Thursday 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    recoveryroadoc.org

Costa Mesa

Celebrating Life Community Center

  • 700 W. 19th St.
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
    Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    clchc.org

Huntington Beach

Genesis New Beginnings Behavioral Health

  • 17822 Beach Blvd., Suite 278
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647 
    Monday 8:00 am to 11:00 am
    Tuesday 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Friday 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
    genesisnb.org

Irvine

Celebrating Life Community Center

  • 15875 Laguna Canyon Rd., Suite 250
    Irvine, CA 92618
    Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
    clchc.org

Laguna Hills

Twin Town

Mission Viejo

Celebrating Life Community Center

  • 27800 Medical Center Rd., Suite 109
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Saturday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    clchc.org

Newport Beach

FentanylSolution.org

  • 4063 Birch St., Suite 150
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Monday & Wednesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Located inside Whole Body Health Team
    fentanylsolution.org

San Juan Capistrano

Mariposa Women and Family – San Juan Capistrano

  • 29222 Rancho Viejo Rd.
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    Wednesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    mariposacenter.org

Santa Ana

Asian American Senior Citizens Services Center

  • 400 W. 10th St.
    Santa Ana, CA 92701
    Parking: 844 N. Birch St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (200ft walking distance to the entrance)
    Tuesday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    aascsc.org

Celebrating Life Community Center

  • 1444 S. Main St.
    Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
    Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    clchc.org

MECCA – Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies

  • The Village Shared Spaces
    1505 E. 17th St.
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Wednesday 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    Call for an appointment for a different day or time
    (657) 245-5191
    ocmecca.org

Orangewood Foundation

Tustin

The Purpose of Recovery

  • 131 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 100
    Tustin, CA 92780
    Tuesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am
    Training offered in Spanish too
    thepurposeofrecovery.org

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