CSUF Naloxone Distribution Project
SB-367 was enacted in January 2023, which required CSUF to provide opioid education and reversal medication. Since then, TitanWELL has been educating our Titan community at student orientations and providing the training plus distributing Narcan kits to those who complete the training.
The
FDA has approved for Narcan to be bought over the counter
. Further, GoodRx Health has an article about
purchasing Narcan
.
California Good Samaritan Law
The “911 Good Samaritan” law provides limited protections from arrest, charge, and/or prosecution for people who, in good faith, seeks emergency medical assistance at the scene of an overdose (AB 472, Ammiano, 2012). California law also protects anyone who carry naloxone and administer to someone suspected of experiencing an overdose.
Training Information
Opioid overdoses remain a serious concern in California, especially for our CSUF community. This training covers the signs of overdoses, the steps to respond to an overdose, and the opioid overdose reversal medicine called Naloxone. At the end of the training, participants can obtain a Naloxone kit through TitanWELL.
Naloxone-related Resources
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What you Need to Know about Naloxone (CDC, PDF)
: This fact sheet provides general facts about naloxone including where to get it and how to prevent an overdose. -
How and When to Use Naloxone for an Opioid Overdose (CDC, PDF)
: This fact sheet discusses how to identify an overdose and use naloxone, and includes the side effects of naloxone.
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How to Save a Life with Naloxone (CDC, PDF)
: This guide offers examples to help you start a conversation with a clinician or pharmacist about how to obtain naloxone, when to use it and where to find training on giving naloxone.
Fentanyl is Forever OC
A campaign launched by the OC Health Care Agency to bring awareness to fentanyl. The site offers naloxone training and distribution sites in Orange County.
Next Distro
An online and mail-based harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death. The site offers a map of naloxone distribution across Los Angeles to San Francisco.
End Overdose
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California working to end drug-related overdose deaths through education, medical intervention, and public awareness. The site offers naloxone training, distribution, and fentanyl test strips available for free and low-cost purchase.
Mental Health and Recovery Services
Orange County Health Care Agency has resources available to help you or a loved one who may have substance use disorders.
DanceSafe
As a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization
provides drug education, drug checking services, and harm reduction. The site offers free education and drug test kits for purchase.
Additional Information
CDC: Lifesaving Naloxone