Addiction Recovery Resources in Boston and Massachusetts
Overdose Prevention
Make the Right Call: If you know someone who could overdose from opioids such as pain medication or heroin, consider carrying naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an overdose and save a life. Don't be afraid to call 911 during an overdose: the Massachusetts Good Samaritan Law protects you.
Handouts
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Administer Injectable Naloxone
Emergency response instructions for an opiod overdose, including how to administer naloxone via intramuscular injection.
- Administer Nasal Naloxone
Emergency response instructions for an opiod overdose, including how to administer naloxone via nasal spray.
- Focus on Prevention: Strategies and Programs to Prevent Substance Use
A manual that helps communities plan and deliver substance use prevention strategies. It covers conducting needs assessments, identifying partners, and creating effective strategies for marketing and program evaluation.
- Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Info Sheet
An information sheet on the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Program. Lists places where people can get Naloxone in Massachusetts.
- Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose
This informational document describes the signs of opioid overdose, lists the steps to follow in the case of an overdose, and provides links to two helpful resources for more information.
- Naloxone Distribution Sites & Opiod Resources in MAA list of locations in MA where you can access Narcan and other addiction recovery resources.