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Naloxone (or Narcan) is a proven tool in the battle against drug misuse and overdose death. When too much of an opioid medication is taken, it can slow breathing to a dangerously low rate. When breathing slows too much, overdose death can occur. Naloxone can reverse this potentially fatal situation by allowing the person to breathe normally again temporarily (30-90 minutes). An individual can fall back into an overdose situation after that time if they have a long-acting medication or substance in their system. Naloxone is not a “cure” but is only intended to provide time for emergency medical services to arrive.

Naloxone is not a dangerous medicine. However, proper training is required by law. Any time an overdose is suspected, first responders should be notified by calling 911 immediately and stay with the patient until first responders arrive. It is important to know that some patients may awake disoriented or agitated after receiving naloxone. This is a good sign, but calling 911 is still very important to help the person survive.

Stewart County Prevention Coalition offers Responsible Youth Tobacco Cessation to local businesses and organizations.

The cost of these classes are $50 per student. Each class lasts approximately 3 hours and can takes place at the SCPC office located at:

110 Natcor Dr. Dover,
TN 37058
or at your business.

Classes may be requested by contacting us here.

Look out for free training classes by checking out our events page.