Are you or someone you know at risk for an overdose?

Naloxone, an FDA-approved medication, can quickly reverse an overdose. It’s safe, easy to use, and can help anyone save a life if they’re ready to act.

Q: When is someone most at risk for an overdose?

A: There are several factors that can significantly increase a person’s risk of opioid overdose such as…

- How the drug is used - some modes of use are more risky than others
- If the person has experienced a previous non-fatal overdose
- If multiple drugs are mixed or purity is unknown
- Tolerance for the drug
- Returning to use after not using for a period of time, especially after being in a hospital, incarcerated, or in a treatment program
- Using alone
- Age and general physical health condition

Q: Is it safe for me to give someone naloxone?

A: Yes! Montana has a Good Samaritan Law.

Montana has a Good Samaritan Law. In general, this law provides protections for anyone voluntarily responding to a suspected drug overdose.
Naloxone is a safe medication to administer to someone you suspect is overdosing on opioids.

Naloxone in Montana

Access to naloxone is expanding in Montana. You can get access if you are an individual or organization.

Click markers to open Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution Program regional contacts.

Contact MPHI to receive Naloxone Training.

How Individuals Can Get Naloxone

Over the counter

Naloxone is available over the counter without a prescription at many pharmacy and retail locations. Medicaid or private insurance may have a small co-pay.

Through the mail

Mail order naloxone is available for free to people who use drugs and those connected to them.

Locally

Reach out to your regional Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution Program contact. Click on the map or access naloxone at a local provider.