Naloxone availability
Naloxone is currently unavailable through Health Promotion or Buff Boxes. We are looking for funding to make it available for students for free again in the future.
What is naloxone?
Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication that can be used to temporarily reverse opioid overdoses. Naloxone is typically administered through a nasal spray, but it also comes in an injectable from.
Common brand names include: Narcan, Evzio, Kloxxado
Naloxone can be used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids like:
- Fentanyl
- Oxycodone (OxyContin®)
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin®)
- Codeine
- Morphine
- Heroin
Free and discounted naloxone is available through several programs, including:
- Free: (Boulder and Broomfield Counties)
Free:
Free:
Discounted: (participants only pay for shipping cost)
You can purchase naloxone over the counter or with a prescription from a variety of pharmacies. Please note, prices vary by location. Call ahead for accurate pricing information.
- Apothecary Pharmacy at Wardenburg Health Center
- Online pharmacies and retailers
Note: Naloxone is free or discounted through some insurance plans, including .
Other information
Naloxone continues to be effective many years after expiring. Please keep expired naloxone for use in emergencies.
If you have naloxone you don’t need, please donate it to Health Promotion on the third floor of Wardenburg. They accept expired naloxone.
Learn how to use naloxone.
Important information:
- Always call 911 in the event of a potential overdose.
- Naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose. It is not a substitute for medical treatment or detox.
- Naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, so if in doubt use it.
Who should carry naloxone?
If you or someone you know uses opioid medications, plans to experiment with prescription or illicit drugs, or is at risk of an accidental overdose, you should carry naloxone.
Here are some situations that can increase a person's risk of overdose:
- Unknowingly taking a counterfeit pill that contains fentanyl or other opioids
- Misunderstanding the directions for use, accidentally taking an extra dose, or deliberately misusing a prescription opioid
- Using illicit drugs, like heroin
- Taking opioid medications prescribed for someone else
- Mixing opioids with other medications, alcohol or over-the-counter drugs
Additional support resources
The CU Collegiate Recovery Community (CUCRC) provides community, support and connection for students, faculty and staff in recovery or seeking recovery from a wide range of behaviors, including drug and alcohol addiction.
Over 200 Pharmacies in Colorado carry naloxone. Stop the Clock is a free tool that can help you find local pharmacies that carry naloxone.
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Learn how to identify and respond to an alcohol- or drug-related overdose.
There are a variety of free training opportunities available to staff, faculty and student organizations, including:
- The Opposite of Addiction is Connection
- Overdose Prevention and Response
- Recovery Panel
This workshop provides students with a safe, judgement-free space where they can explore their relationship with substance use. Students of all levels of use or non-use are welcome.