08/27/2026
What is Narcan, and why should you know about it?
Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and help restore breathing until emergency help arrives. It’s something most people never think about until suddenly they need it.
And the person who needs it may not be who you picture. It could be someone’s child, parent, friend, coworker or neighbor. Someone doing well in recovery. Someone who made one dangerous decision. Someone who simply didn’t know what was in what they took.
In that moment, their story doesn’t matter. They are still someone’s person, and their life is worth saving.
Sometimes another chance comes down to someone nearby having Narcan and knowing what to do. Call 911, give Narcan if available and stay with the person until help arrives.
Need FREE Narcan? There is a Narcan Resource Box at 400 Virginia Avenue, at the end of our lot. No questions. No forms. Just free Narcan for anyone who needs it.
Take one. Keep it nearby. You never know when you may be the person who can save someone’s someone.
Marion County, keep planning your purple for August 31.
