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Narcan (Naloxone) Information

NARCAN® is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.

  • Signs and symptoms of an Opioid Overdose include:
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Lack of response to stimuli (e.g., not waking up or responding to your voice,
  • touch or when trying to wake them up)
  • Vomiting, nausea, and/or diarrhea
  • Choking or gurgling noises
  • Irregular breathing (shallow, slow, or stopped)
  • The dark center part of the eyes becomes very small (pinpoint pupils)
  • Fingernails and lips turn blue or purple, which indicates a lack of oxygen
  • A slow heartbeat, weak pulse, or low blood pressure

If you suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. call 911 & Administer Narcan.

View a Narcan training video.

Through support from the Louisiana Board of Regents (la.gov), UL Lafayette has Narcan Kits available for use across campus, in addition to University Police.

View maps of buildings with Narcan kits on the main campus and south campus.

University organizations and departments can request kits by filling out this form.