Know How to React

    KNOW HOW TO REACT

   • If you think someone is overdosing

   CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY.

   • Be prepared to combat an overdose.

   Get a FREE naloxone kit with your Health Card. Call 1-800-565-8603 to find out where.

WHAT IS NALOXONE?

Naloxone is an emergency medication that reverses the effects of an overdose from opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, methadone, morphine.

WHERE CAN I GET NALOXONE?

Naloxone is available free of charge at the Brant County Health Unit and in over 9 different pharmacies throughout Brantford and the County of Brant.

To find the closest location call ConnexOntario Health Services Information, Drug and Alcohol Help Line:  1-800-565-8603

Learn more about the Naloxone in Ontario or to find a location to get Naloxone near you:  https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free

While we advise against using illicit drugs, people who choose to use should be sure to:

• never use alone
• start with a small amount
• not mix substances, including alcohol, as it increases risk of overdose
• call 911 right away if they think someone is overdosing
• make a plan and know how to respond in case of an overdose
• use where help is easily available
• be prepared to give breaths and/or administer Naloxone (Narcan) until help arrives. Have a kit accessible at all times and KNOW how to use it.

To learn more about Canada’s Good Samaritan Law, please visit canada.ca/opioids