Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 85 TAKE HOME NALOXONE: OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAININGAND KITS Opioid Overdose Opioids (a drug class) include narcotics such as heroin, morphine, fentanyl, methadone, oxycodone, and codeine. People who misuse opioids (prescribed or obtained illegally) are at risk of opioid overdose (OD). Opioids affect the part of the brain that controls breathing, so when too much of an opioid is taken, breathing slows or stops. People at higher risk of OD include those starting or tapering opioid substitution therapy (ex. methadone), with comorbid conditions (e.g. HIV or liver disease), or with a period of non-use (e.g. released from prison or detox). Naloxone Death and injury from opioid OD are preventable with OD prevention, recognition and response education, and naloxone. Naloxone (Narcan®) reverses opioid OD, restoring breathing in a few minutes. It is not a narcotic, is nonaddictive, and has no effect if no opioids are present. Naloxone is a safe medication, with few side effects. Although traditionally (for 40+ years) given by emergency responders, with minimal training laypeople can give naloxone. In fact, the World Health Organization recommends naloxone be made available to people likely to witness an opioid overdose (including family and friends of people who use opioids). Take Home Naloxone Program Saskatchewan residents who are at risk of an opioid overdose and/or might witness an opioid overdose, such as friends and family of people who use opioids, are eligible for free training and aTake Home Naloxone kit.The training covers overdose prevention, recognition, and response, including how to administer naloxone. saskatchewan.ca/addictions This program is empowering. It gives peers, friends, and families of people who use drugs the chance to save a life, sending a clear message to those who use drugs that their lives matter. Content has been used with permission of the B.C. Centre for Disease Control Harm Reduction Program. Buffalo Narrows Health Centre 491 Peterson Ave, Buffalo Narrows Phone: 306-235-5822 Estevan Addiction Services 1174 Nicholson Road, Esteven Phone: 306-637-2422 Stepping StoneWellness Clinic Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home 341 Stewart Street, Kamsack Phone: 306-542-1968 Kindersley and District Health Centre 1003 1st StWest, Kindersley Phone: 306-463-1000 Ext. 2560 or 2562 Lloydminster Mental Health &Addictions 3830 43 Avenue, Lloydminster Phone: 306-820-6250 or #115 – 4910 50th Street, Lloydminster Phone: 306-820-2592 Meadow Lake Mental Health &Addictions #8 – 711 Centre Street, Meadow Lake Phone: 306-236-1580 Mental Health and Addiction Services Melfort Hospital 510 Broadway Avenue, Melfort Phone: 306-752-8767 CrescentView Clinic 131 1st Avenue NE, Moose Jaw Phone: 306-691-6464 Mental Health and Addiction Services Nipawin Hospital 800 – 6th Street East, Nipawin Phone: 306-752-8767 Battlefords Sexual Health Clinic 1192 101st Street, North Battleford Phone: 306-446-6463 or 306-441-4556 Access Place 101-15th St East, Prince Albert Phone: 306-765-6542 Communicable Disease Sexual Health Program 2110 Hamilton Street, Regina Phone: 306-766-7788 Harm Reduction Methadone Program 1048 Albert Street, Regina Phone: 306-766-6350 Mayfair Clinic 504 33rd StreetWest, Saskatoon Phone: 306-655-4007 Community Health Services EIWood Building, 4th Floor 350 Cheadle StWest, Swift Current Phone: 1-877-329-0005 Mental Health and Addiction Services Tisdale Hospital 2010 – 110th AvenueWest,Tisdale Phone: 306-752-8767 Weyburn Addiction Services 900 Saskatchewan Drive,Weyburn Phone: 306-842-8693 Turning Point Program Room 109, SIGN on Broadway 345 Broadway StWest,
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