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Connecting Iowans to Overdose Prevention
How naloxone works
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When someone overdoses on opioids, their breathing slows or stops. Naloxone can restore breathing within 2-3 minutes by blocking the effects of opioids.
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Naloxone is safe to give someone even if you’re not sure what drug they used. It only works on opioids like fentanyl, heroin, and other opioid-based pain medications (like oxycontin/oxycodone).
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No certification or training is required to use naloxone. Keeping it with you is an easy way to be ready to help save a life.
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