7 Ways States Can Boost Access to Naloxone

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication—it can reverse an opioid overdose quickly and safely.¹ It’s available by prescription and over the counter, and many local health departments and community organizations provide it for free.² Anyone can use naloxone to help someone experiencing an overdose, even with no medical training.

Without a doubt, naloxone is one of the best tools to address the overdose crisis, but only if people have access to it. Here are seven ways state policymakers can help.

Endnotes

1. “Naloxone DrugFacts,” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2022, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/naloxone.
2. "Naloxone DrugFacts,” National Institute on Drug Abuse.