OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM | ONEIDA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The program trains community members on the administration of nasal naloxone (NARCAN), a medication which rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, and distributes free naloxone kits to individuals, businesses, and organizations. To order NARCAN visit https://opioidtaskforce.oneidacountyny.gov/find-narcan/

Medication Disposal: provides members of our community with FREE medication disposal bags. These bags can be used to quickly and safely to dispose of unused medication. To order: https://opioidtaskforce.oneidacountyny.gov/find-narcan/medication-disposal/

Activities are aimed at implementing public health approaches to address the opioid epidemic as well as other drug-related issues in the community.