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Instructions for Using Naloxone

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Patient Material.

Primary Audience: Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: Clinicians

Language(s): English, Spanish

Developed by: Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: Instructional sheet on how to use Naloxone in the case of an opioid overdose. Available in both English and Spanish.

Resource Details: This resource provides information on how to confirm an opioid overdose and use the Naloxone spray effectively, as well as what to do after the dose has been given. Information regarding how to best store Naloxone prior to use is also provided, in addition to other resources regarding Good Samaritan laws in each state.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues

Resource Subtopic: Substance Use Disorders, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Population Health.

Keywords: Community Health Workers, Patient Education, Opioids.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.