How to use Narcan, the anti-opioid
Narcan (Liam Winkelman/The Puma Prensa)
Written By: Liam Winkelman, website editor
Narcan (naloxone) is a medication used if someone consumes too much of an opioid like fentanyl — Narcan will block the effects it would have had on the brain. When overdosing on an opioid like fentanyl, the drug blocks receptors in your brain. Narcan knocks these blockers out of their spots, possibly saving someone's life.
Teachers on campus have provided some information for further questions and information on where to get it:
Narcan and Test Strip Resources
Face to Face
Address: 873 Second St, Santa Rosa
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Phone: (707) 544-1581
Redwood Empire Addiction Program
Address: 2403 Professional Dr. #103, Santa Rosa
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Phone: (707)-544-3295
The Rapid Training Institute
Address: 5510 Skylane Blvd, Suite 103, Santa Rosa
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Phone: 707-852-1767
Non-Emergent After Hours #- (707)-206-2551
If you need emergency Narcan, or overdose services, go to any Emergency Room, Pharmacy, Law Enforcement, or Fire Station.
Everywhere on Maria Carrillo campus that has Narcan (Liam Winkelman/The Puma Prensa)
If someone needs Narcan after fentanyl or other opioid usage, follow these steps:
Lay the person down, ensuring their mouth and nose are accessible and not blocked.
Take the Narcan Nasal spray out of its wrapping, do not prime/test it.
Place your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and your middle and first finger on either side of the nozzle. Insert the nozzle into one nostril until your fingers touch the bottom of a person’s nose, then press firmly with your thumb on the plunger to spray the medication.
Monitor the person as after 1-2 minutes of no response, they may need another dose.
You have about 20 minutes (minimum) before the effects wear off, call 911 to ensure their safety.