Drug Overdose Facts

• Synthetic Opioids – 71,238 deaths in 2021, 57,834 deaths in 2020
• Prescription Drugs – 13,503 deaths in 2021, 13,722 deaths in 2020
• The number of heroin-involved overdose deaths was nearly seven times higher in 2020 than in 1999. Almost 20% of all opioid deaths involved heroin.

Unfortunately, the number of overdoses is only continuing to increase, with newer drugs becoming more prevalent in the U.S. every year.

What is Narcan?

Narcan is a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, available with or without a prescription at most local pharmacies and community outreach agencies. 

You can use Narcan without any prior medical training in the event of an overdose. 
If you administer Narcan to someone who has overdosed, call emergency services immediately.

Why is Narcan Training Important?

In the past two decades, Narcan kits have prevented almost 27,000 overdose-related deaths.

You should always contact emergency medical services in the event of an overdose because every minute counts. 

On average, it took emergency responders three minutes and 42 seconds to respond to calls involving a drug overdose in 2016, according to Concord Fire Department statistics. 

In some suburban areas, EMS may take up to 7 minutes to arrive.

Training and access to Narcan allow you to help someone overdosing during the time it takes for EMS to arrive, likely saving their life.

Treatment for Drug Addiction

If your loved one is deep in addiction, there are steps you can take before it comes to needing Narcan. Family First Intervention offers a Drug Abuse Intervention Program and S.A.F.E.® Family Recovery Coaching.

Our programs aim to stop addiction in its tracks. Narcan training prepares you for the peak of addiction when an overdose occurs. Reach out for preventative support before it reaches that point.