Naloxone & Opioid Overdose Response – London, ON

🩺 What is Naloxone?

Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a safe, fast-acting medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It has no effect if opioids are not in the system, and it is not addictive.

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🚨 Signs of an Opioid Overdose

Call 911 immediately if you notice:

• Slow, weak, or no breathing

• Blue or grey lips and fingernails

• Pinpoint pupils

• Cold, clammy skin

• Unresponsive, cannot be woken up

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💉 How to Use Naloxone

1. Call 911 right away.

2. Give Naloxone:

   • Peel open the package

   • Place the nozzle tip into one nostril

   • Press the plunger firmly

3. Start CPR if trained (30 compressions, 2 breaths).

4. If no response in 2–3 minutes, give a second dose in the other nostril.

5. Stay with the person until help arrives.

Good Samaritan laws in Ontario protect you from legal consequences if you help during an overdose.

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📍 Where to Get Naloxone Free in London, ON

Naloxone kits are free through the Ontario Naloxone Program (ONP). You do not need ID, a health card, or a prescription.

You can pick up kits at:

• Most Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, and Pharma Plus pharmacies

• Middlesex-London Health Unit (355 Wellington St.)

• Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) (186 King St.)

• London InterCommunity Health Centre (659 Dundas St. and 1355 Huron St.)

For the closest location, visit: ontario.ca/page/where-get-free-naloxone-kit

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🧰 Practice & Training

At Forest City First Aid Inc., we don’t just learn theories, we provide hands-on training using mannequins and non-medication practice kits. This helps you feel confident in combining naloxone use with CPR skills.

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🔗 Quick Links & Resources

• Ontario Naloxone Program – Ministry of Health

• Middlesex-London Health Unit – Naloxone

• Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act