Narcan, also called Naloxone, can reverse an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of the drug on the brain and restoring breathing, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

10 News sat down with him to go over how to use Naloxone, or Narcan in case of an emergency. Schmitt said a common misconception is that you can’t use Narcan on children, but that’s not the case.

What if people using drugs could get Narcan, clean needles and fentanyl tests as easily as Doritos or a candy bar? Harm reduction vending machines are ready for communities that don't fight their use.

Replacing potato chips and candy with needles and Narcan is a relatively new strategy in an approach known as “harm reduction.” It’s a response that offers compassion, instead of condemnation.

Lilly Harvey, founder of Millie Mattered, is advocating for grade-level students to carry Narcan onto school property to combat the growing issue of fentanyl overdoses. Skip to content KLFY.com ...