ABOUT OPIOIDS

WHAT IS NALOXONE?

Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose. It removes opioids from the parts of the brain that cause the body to stop breathing. It is completely safe and is not addictive.

WHAT IS THE GOOD SAMARITAN/ NALOXONE ACCESS LAW?

Under this law, you cannot get in trouble if you or someone else is having an overdose.

You will not get in trouble for calling 911*.

You will not get in trouble even if you are arrested*.

*The person who calls 911 must give their name to 911.

If they do not give their name to 911, they will not get the law’s protections. The Good Samaritan / Naloxone Access Law is only in North Carolina.