Naloxone is a life saving medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, including those related to heroin, methadone, morphine, buprenorphine and codeine. It can work within five minutes of being administered and can last between 20 to 40 minutes. It is crucial that anyone who experiences an overdose gains medical assistance, so therefore you need to call 999 and ask for an ambulance immediately.

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If you have not undertaken overdose awareness and naloxone training before, or have not done so for a long time, we would highly recommend you complete our online training. To access the free online training, please click here:

 

https://training.exchangesupplies.org/

 

Training Declaration and Consent

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I have undertaken the recommended Barod eLearning course relating to Overdose Awareness and Naloxone, or have previously received Naloxone training. I fully understand and am aware of the main signs of an opioid related overdose, know how to respond effectively and administer naloxone.

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 I confirm that I am not to my knowledge allergic to Naloxone hydrochloride (or any of its ingredients).  I consent to the sharing of anonymised information for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the use and supply of Naloxone and I understand that Naloxone is a treatment specific drug that temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose and needs to be used solely for the purpose of saving lives.