Deaths Avoided With Naloxone

Paulding County Health Department is a registered Project DAWN site that distributes free naloxone kits. Anyone in Ohio can obtain free naloxone and overdose response education through Project DAWN locations.

Naloxone, the generic form of NARCAN®, is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. When used during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. If naloxone is given to someone who doesn’t have opioids in their system, it causes no harm. Emergency medical professionals have used naloxone for over 40 years to save lives. Please note: Naloxone cannot be self-administered.

To obtain a kit, come to the Paulding County Health Department during business hours. NO NAME OR OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO GET A KIT! You will get the kit and instructional information for no charge. Total time to obtain an equipment is 5-10 minutes.

OH Against OD (Ohio Against Overdoses) | Ohio Department of Health

For additional information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Paulding County Health Department