Know Naloxone. Save a Life.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, is a safe, fast-acting medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and restore normal breathing. It is easy to use, available as a nasal spray, and can give someone critical time until emergency help arrives.
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If this is a medical emergency please call 911 now.
What Is Naloxone?
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Fast-acting
Naloxone can begin working within minutes, giving the person critical time until emergency medical care arrives.
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Easy to use
Naloxone nasal spray requires no needles and no special medical training.
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Safe
Naloxone has no effect on someone who has not taken opioids.
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Life-saving
It is carried by first responders, families, caregivers, and community members to help save lives during opioid emergencies.
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Overdose Can Happen Anywhere. Response Matters.
A life saved is a chance for recovery.
An opioid overdose is a medical emergency. It can happen to anyone using opioids, including prescription pain medications, heroin, or illicit fentanyl. When an overdose happens, minutes matter. Naloxone does not replace emergency medical care, but it can help keep someone alive long enough for help to arrive.
Know the Signs of an Opioid Overdose
Call 911 immediately if you notice signs of an opioid overdose:
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Face is pale, bluish, or clammy.
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Body is limp.
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Person cannot be awakened or does not respond.
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Lips or fingernails are turning blue.
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Breathing is slow, shallow, or stopped.
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Gurgling, choking, or snoring sounds.
How to Administer Naloxone Nasal Spray
Using naloxone nasal spray is simple and requires no special medical training.
01 - Open the package.
Peel open the Narcan package and remove the device. Hold it with your thumb on the plunger and two fingers on either side of the nozzle.
02 - Position the person.
03 - Give the dose.
04 - Call 911 and continue care.
Where to Get Naloxone
Naloxone is available throughout New Mexico and may be obtained without an individual prescription at many pharmacies. It may also be available through local health departments, community organizations, harm reduction programs, and public health initiatives like ORCNM
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ORCNM County Partners Stands
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Local pharmacies
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County health departments
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Community health organizations
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Harm reduction programs
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Public health events
Common Naloxone Questions
Will naloxone encourage drug use?
No. Naloxone does not encourage drug use. It saves lives and gives people the opportunity to seek treatment, support, and recovery.
Can kids misuse naloxone?
Is naloxone safe?
Who should carry naloxone?
Do I still need to call 911?
What types of overdoses does naloxone work on?
Does naloxone work on fentanyl?
Will naloxone work if the overdose is not caused by opioids?
Can naloxone hurt someone who is not overdosing?
Do I need medical training to use naloxone?
How quickly does naloxone work?
Request Naloxone Support
ORCNM supports counties, community partners, schools, local leaders, and residents working to prevent overdose and expand access to life-saving resources. Use this form to request naloxone information, overdose prevention materials, training support, community event participation, or connection to local resources. A member of the ORCNM team will review your request and follow up within 5–7 business days.