Narcan

Narcan Information

College of the Redwoods is committed to the safety of our students.  We offer Narcan (a nasal spray version of Naloxone) at the Basic Needs Center and various locations on campus as a life-saving medication in preventing opioid (fentanyl) overdose.  Fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid that is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in our country.  Illicit fentanyl has been found in many drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and counterfeit pills.  The presence of fentanyl in these drugs increases the likelihood of a fatal overdose.  

It is important not just to have Narcan "at the ready" for life threatening situations of potential overdose, but to know how to use it correctly.

What are Good Samaritan Laws

California's Good Samaritan law protects those giving emergency medical care at the scene of a medical emergency, including giving naloxone. Under this law, a person cannot be liable for any civil damages that result from his or her providing of emergency care, such as giving naloxone, if: 1) The person acted in good faith, and not for compensation; 2) The person provided either emergency medical care or nonmedical care; and 3) The care was provided at the scene of an emergency