Overdose Prevention Information and Resources for Businesses
As part of a new public health initiative, the City of Arlington’s Health Services will begin providing two free doses of Naloxone for businesses to keep on hand in the event of an opioid overdose emergency. Naloxone, an over-the-counter nasal spray, can be administered to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose while medical help is on the way.
The nonprofit Unity Recovery in Weatherford is providing the medication to the City of Arlington as part of UT Health San Antonio’s Naloxone Texas initiative to end the state’s overdose epidemic through medication distribution, public awareness and workforce empowerment.
Naloxone is easy to administer and has no adverse effects if given to someone not experiencing an overdose. Individuals who administer Naloxone in good faith are generally protected under Texas’ Drug Overdose Good Samaritan Laws. Businesses who want to participate in this harm reduction pilot project can request Naloxone by clicking the link below to complete the request form.
Overdose Prevention Information and Resources for Individuals, Families and Organizations