Incredibly, the mist inside a small plastic bottle has the ability to return life to someone who overdoses on opioids.
That’s why medical professionals and people involved in the treatment of substance abuse disorder urge everyone to carry Narcan.
Even if you don’t know someone who uses opioids, experts say you may encounter someone overdosing.
Narcan is often distributed at no cost through various programs or it can be purchased at a pharmacy. Administering it is quick, effective, and lifesaving.