Naloxone is the generic name for Narcan. 

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses and opioid overdose. Depending on the the potency of the opioid it may take more than one dose to be administered. 

Additionally, Naloxone only works on opioids. However, if you use this medication on an individual it will not hurt them. Naloxone can also be used on pets.

You can buy Naloxone from a local pharmacy or get Naloxone from a local health department. Additionally some community based programs provide Narcan for free, such as Youth Era in Salem.   

For more information, follow this link for Naloxone DrugFacts from the National Institute of Drug Abuse

Oregon law provides legal protection to anyone helping someone experiencing a drug overdose. If you call 911 or seek medical care when you witness someone overdosing, the law says you and the patient cannot be arrested or prosecuted for:

1. Possessing drugs or drug paraphernalia.

2. Being in a place where drugs are used.

3. Violating probation or parole related to #1 or #2.

4. Outstanding warrants related to #1 or #2.

Oregon law also provides legal protections for administering the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone.

No part of Oregon law protects you or the patient from:

• Crimes related to drug dealing, weapons possession, DUI and others.

• Outstanding federal warrants or warrants from other states.

For more information, please visit this link.