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"Drug overdose is a serious public health concern and opioid-related overdose has increased as a health threat. A life-saving law took effect on April 1, 2006, making it legal in New York State for non-medical persons to administer Naloxone to another individual to prevent an opioid/heroin overdose from becoming fatal. All registered opioid overdose programs are furnished Naloxone (Narcan) by the NYSDOH. It is a prescription medicine that reverses an overdose by blocking heroin (or other opioids) in the brain for 30 to 90 minutes."
Indian River Central School District is designated by New York State as an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. As such, we have an ever-growing network of nurses, administrators, teachers, and staff who are trained in how to recognize a possible opioid overdose and use naloxone (Narcan) effectively. We encourage any staff member who is interested in learning this valuable life-saving skill to visit the NYS Center for School Health website and complete the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training (click icon on the left). This certificate from this 35-minute professional development course is valid for two (2) years. However, we strongly recommend reviewing the free course at least yearly. Please provide a copy of your certificate to the Health Services office to receive a free Narcan kit.
Fact Sheets: How to Obtain Narcan
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