CAMPUS NARCAN ACCESS

The University of Kentucky has Narcan/Naloxone Opioid Rescue Kits in 60 locations across campus, both in residential and academic buildings. The kits are in an easy to access box with simple instructions on how to use them.

For a map of Naloxone kit locations, click here.

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Naloxone can be administered through an easy-to-use nasal spray. Naloxone only temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose, so you must call 911 after administering.

It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose. If you aren't sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life. If you suspect an overdose:

1. Administer Naloxone/Narcan
2. Call 911
3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing.
4. Lay the person on their side to prevent choking.
5. Stay with the person until emergency assistance arrives.

What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing

Recognizing the signs of opioid overdose can save a life. Here are some things to look for:

• Unconsciousness or inability to awaken
• Slow or shallow breathing or difficulty breathing such as choking sounds or a gurgling/snoring noise from a person who cannot be awakened
• Discolored skin (especially in nails or lips)
• Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils" that don't react to light

If you notice an issue with a Naloxone kit, or if a kit has been used, scan the QR code on the box. This will take you to an online form where you will indicate what the issue is where the kit is located.