Your Drugs Could Contain Fentanyl
What You Need to Know
Fentanyl is the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County. It is in cocaine, pressed pills, meth and heroin. Any Drug May Contain Fentanyl.
Harm Reduction Save Lives.
- Test your drugs before using. See below for information on where to get free fentanyl tests strips and how to use them.
- If using substances, don’t be alone. If someone who has Naloxone is not physically near you, use the Brave App or Never Use Alone Hotline: 1-800-484-3731.
- Carry Naloxone, the medication that reverses an overdose. How to access free Naloxone listed below.
Free Naloxone (Narcan) is Available
- Free Naloxone is available at three vending machines:
- Wood County Health Department: 840 E Gypsy Lane Rd. Bowling Green, OH
- Harbor: 800 Commerce Dr #115 Perrysburg, OH
- Midwest Recovery: 115 W State St. North Baltimore, OH
Free NaloxBoxes Are Available
What is an Emergency Access Naloxone Cabinet?
It is a box that hangs on the wall to store Naloxone/Narcan, the life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, much like you see AED machines in public places. It allows the public easy access to Narcan during an overdose emergency.
Where are the cabinets located?
Cabinets will be installed in various public and private areas where a high number of overdoses are reported. Units should be located in easily accessible and highly visible areas that are not exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
How can I get involved?
- Agree to put a cabinet on your property if you are in an area affected by overdoses.
- Promote cabinets to partners and places whose facility would be good fit for this overdose reduction tool.
Please contact Aimee Coe if you are interested in learning more about the program.
Dispose of Unused Medications
It’s important for all of us to clean out our medicine cabinets regularly and safely dispose of any expired or unused medications. You can take these medications to a drug drop box. Click here to find the drop box closest to you.