1. Huron County Public Health
Prevent. Promote. Protect
www.huroncohealth.com | @HuronCoHealth
FREE Narcan Kits
Deaths
Avoided
With
Naloxone
Huron County Public Health is a Project DAWN site. Project DAWN is a community-based drug
overdose prevention and education project. Participants receive training on :
• The signs and symptoms of an overdose
• How to tell between different types of overdoses
• How to give rescue breathing
• When to call 9-1-1
• How to use the nasal spray Naloxone
(Narcan)
An educational presentation and short training
will be provided at the time of kit pick up, please
plan accordingly.
Project DAWN kits will include:
• Two doses of nasal spray Naloxone (Narcan)
• Project DAWN quick reference guide.
• Two face shields for rescue breathing
• Two nasal atomizers
If you would like a free kit, please
visit Huron County Public Health’s
Community Health Division at
180 Milan Ave, Norwalk, OH 44857
If you are at risk of an opioid overdose or if a family member
or friend is at risk of an opioid overdose, consider adding a
Project DAWN kit to your emergency first aid kit.

2. Huron County Public Health
Prevent. Promote. Protect
www.huroncohealth.com | @HuronCoHealth
Updated: 5/11/2016
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs)
What is naloxone (narcan)?
Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an
overdose that is caused by an opioid drug.
How does naloxone work?
Naloxone attaches to the same parts of the brain that
receive heroin and other opioids. If an opioid is present,
it wil eject the opioids from the recepters in the brain. It
then blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and restores
breathing.
Will naloxone work for other types of
overdoses?
No it will not. Naloxone only works for opioid overdoses.
Common opioids include heroin, Methadone, Oxycontin,
MS Contin, morphine, opium, codeine, oxycodone
(Percocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet and Vicodin), and Fentanyl
patches.
However, if a person isn’t breathing and the type of
overdose is unknown, it will not hurt to administer
naloxone. Many overdoses happen due to mixing opioids
with other drugs. If there is an opioid involved, the
naloxone may likely make them start breathing again.
Can naloxone hurt you?
Side effects are very rare. Naxolone can cause opioid
withdrawal symptoms like aches, irritability, sweating, runny
nose, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
It is not possible to overdose from naloxone. It is harmless, if
given to a person who is not experiencing an opioid overdose.
Will naloxone work if someone has used it
before?
Yes. You cannot develop a tolerance to naloxone. It can
be used any time an individual has an opioid overdose, no
matter if the person has previously been given naloxone.
Can naloxone wear off? What can happen?
Yes. Naloxone can wear off between 30-60 minutes after
being administered. The remaining drugs in a person’s
system can cause them to overdose and stop breathing
again. This is why it is important to call 9-1-1 and get medical
care after receiving naloxone.
If help has not yet arrived and a person begins to overdose
again or stops breathing, a second dose of naloxone should
be given.
What is Project DAWN?
Project DAWN is a community-based drug overdose
prevention and education project.
How long will naloxone take to work?
Naloxone should begin to working in 2-5 minutes. If there
is no respone after 2-5 minutes, a second dose of naloxone
should be given.
Can naloxone be safely used if it is expired?
Naloxone will lose its effectiveness over time. Expired
naloxone will not hurt the victim, but it will not work as well.
Make sure to exchange the naloxone for a new supply.
How should I store naloxone?
Naloxone should be stored at room temperature
(59°F – 86°F). Exposing naloxone to direct sunlight or
extreme temperatures from being in a hot or cold vehicle,
for example, can decrease its effectiveness.
For more information contact HCPH at 419-668-1652 Ext. 500