What is Narcan and how do you use it?

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Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a nasal spray that can combat the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a nasal spray that can combat the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. It's needle-free and requires no medical training to use, which makes it accessible to family, friends and caregivers as well as first responders. It's needle-free and requires no medical training to use, which makes it accessible to family, friends and caregivers as well as first responders. TikTok user @harmreductionservices represents a California-based harm reduction organization. TikTok user @harmreductionservices represents a California-based harm reduction organization. They shared a Narcan tutorial and urged followers to "stop scrolling and learn how to save a life". If you suspect someone has overdosed on opioids, check their responsiveness by making noise, shaking them and rubbing their sternum. If they do not respond, check their breathing. Hold their nose and administer two rescue breaths. If they do not respond, check their breathing. Hold their nose and administer two rescue breaths. Open the Narcan container, tilt their chin up, plug their opposite nostril, stick the applicator in the uncovered one and push the plunger to administer the first dose. Open the Narcan container, tilt their chin up, plug their opposite nostril, stick the applicator in the uncovered one and push the plunger to administer the first dose. Then call 911 and tell them you're with a person who isn't breathing. Resume rescue breaths every 5 seconds for 2 minutes. Then call 911 and tell them you're with a person who isn't breathing. Resume rescue breaths every 5 seconds for 2 minutes. If they haven't woken up in that timeframe, administer the second dose of Narcan that comes in the package. Finally, @harmreductionservices recommended staying with them for up to 90 minutes as the effects of the Narcan wear off. Narcan is available at most pharmacies throughout the U.S. without a prescription