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What is Naloxone and Why Is It Important?
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we want to talk about Naloxone, also known as Narcan, and why it is important.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan™, is a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. It is a short acting medication that can reverse a lethal dosage of opioids by temporarily blocking the effects of the drug. Naloxone restores someone's ability to breath allowing time to access medical attention.
Naloxone is easy to use and is available over-the-counter as a nasal spray. It can be administered to anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose and only works if there are opioids in the person’s system, which means it’s harmless if administered to an individual who is not overdosing. Signs of an overdose include blue or gray lips or fingertips, pale, cold or clammy skin, if the person is unresponsive or not breathing, and pinpoint pupil.
Also you should know that if you administer Naloxone or provide CPR you are protected under the Good Samaritan Law in Connecticut.
Having Naloxone available is just another tool in your toolbox to keep our community healthy and safe. Saving a life is never “enabling” someone’s addiction. Naloxone isn’t about promoting substance use—it’s about giving people a second chance at life. Everyone deserves the opportunity to recover, and the first step in recovery is survival.
We offer community Naloxone trainings once a month, the next training will be Friday, January 9, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:00am at 165 Miller Street. Pop-up trainings will also be held in partnership with Meriden Public Library, the next one is Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 10:30 – 11:30am at 105 Miller Street. Everyone that attends received a free Naloxone kit and other resources. Trainings are scheduled throughout 2026; if you would like to attend a training, schedule a training for your business or organization, or have questions about Naloxone, please contact our Public Health Educator at (203) 630-4288. Walk-ins are always welcome at our trainings.
One more thing - there is great local resource available for those struggling with substance use. The Meriden Opioid Referral for Recovery program, also known as MORR, is designed to meet individuals wherever they are at in their recovery journey and connect them to programs and services that will best fit their individual needs. You can call MORR staff directly at (203) 630-5373. Visit www.meridenhealth.com to more local resources.
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By meridenhealthtalkIn this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we want to talk about Naloxone, also known as Narcan, and why it is important.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan™, is a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. It is a short acting medication that can reverse a lethal dosage of opioids by temporarily blocking the effects of the drug. Naloxone restores someone's ability to breath allowing time to access medical attention.
Naloxone is easy to use and is available over-the-counter as a nasal spray. It can be administered to anyone who is experiencing an opioid overdose and only works if there are opioids in the person’s system, which means it’s harmless if administered to an individual who is not overdosing. Signs of an overdose include blue or gray lips or fingertips, pale, cold or clammy skin, if the person is unresponsive or not breathing, and pinpoint pupil.
Also you should know that if you administer Naloxone or provide CPR you are protected under the Good Samaritan Law in Connecticut.
Having Naloxone available is just another tool in your toolbox to keep our community healthy and safe. Saving a life is never “enabling” someone’s addiction. Naloxone isn’t about promoting substance use—it’s about giving people a second chance at life. Everyone deserves the opportunity to recover, and the first step in recovery is survival.
We offer community Naloxone trainings once a month, the next training will be Friday, January 9, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:00am at 165 Miller Street. Pop-up trainings will also be held in partnership with Meriden Public Library, the next one is Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 10:30 – 11:30am at 105 Miller Street. Everyone that attends received a free Naloxone kit and other resources. Trainings are scheduled throughout 2026; if you would like to attend a training, schedule a training for your business or organization, or have questions about Naloxone, please contact our Public Health Educator at (203) 630-4288. Walk-ins are always welcome at our trainings.
One more thing - there is great local resource available for those struggling with substance use. The Meriden Opioid Referral for Recovery program, also known as MORR, is designed to meet individuals wherever they are at in their recovery journey and connect them to programs and services that will best fit their individual needs. You can call MORR staff directly at (203) 630-5373. Visit www.meridenhealth.com to more local resources.