Instructions for Naloxone Use
Opioid overdoses have increased over the past few years, and Tarzana Treatment Centers is prescribing Naloxone as part of the effort to reverse the rising trend of overdose deaths. Naloxone is a medication meant to halt an overdose as it is occurring.
The medication is most popular in the form of a nasal spray that is easy to administer. We are providing instructions and links below for more information on why and how Naloxone is to be used.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Narcan®, the brand name for Naloxone spray, provides detailed instructions for use here:
https://www.narcan.com/pdf/NARCAN-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf
Naloxone doses are given when someone is non-responsive and showing signs that an opioid overdose has occurred. It is important for the person providing the dose to remain calm a follow specific, yet simple, instructions.
We urge you to learn how to provide Naloxone doses now if there is any chance that you will be in that situation. It’s better to be prepared so that you can save a loved one.
MORE INFORMATION
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides detailed information about Naloxone at this link:
https://www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/naloxone
If you or a loved one uses prescription opioids or heroin, there is an ever-present risk of overdose. Please ensure that at least one dose is on hand at all times and that you read everything on the links from this page.
Tarzana Treatment Centers provides Naloxone doses for take home use. Please call us for more information at 888-777-8565 or complete our secure Contact Us form.