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Follow on Google News | Flagler OARS and AdventHealth Sponsor Two Upcoming NARCAN® EventsBy: Flagler OARS "We were surprised to see a large number of older residents at our last Narcan event," stated Pam Birtolo, Executive Director of Flagler OARS. "Many wanted the security of having Narcan on hand because some are on multiple medications and fear a potential reaction," Pam added. "If there are prescription opioids in your home, NARCAN® Nasal Spray should be there, too," cautioned Deborah Mcnabb, Advent Director of Community Benefit. Flagler OARS is a naloxone provider through a generous grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Overdose Prevention Program (OPP). The DCF Overdose Prevention Program (OPP) is designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths by providing access to FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists, as defined in s. 381.887(1)(d) NARCAN® Nasal Spray is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in NARCAN® Nasal Spray has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry NARCAN® Nasal Spray with you in case of an opioid overdose. Use NARCAN® Nasal Spray right away if you or your caregiver think signs or symptoms of an opioid overdose are present, even if you are not sure, because an opioid overdose can cause severe injury or death. Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose may include:
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