Harm Reduction FAQ

  • https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html?s_cid=DOP_Naloxone_Search_Paid_001&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlJKuBhAdEiwAnZb7lSt0JfJKgfr6kUJCcDkR4dWNP4PfZopIIFKntF89l3AkaE9wTnc2PBoC6KAQAvD_BwE

    Overdose info

    https://harmreduction.org/issues/overdose-prevention/overview/overdose-faqs/

  • Naloxone is used for opioid overdoses. It comes in two forms: injectable and nasal spray. The injectable form is Naloxone and the nasal spray is Narcan.

  • It will not cause harm to individuals overdosing on other substances, however, it will not reverse that overdose.

    If someone is not overdosing and they are given Narcan or Naloxone, it will not harm or help someone other than delaying them getting emergency medical services.

  • No, the state of New Mexico has a “Good Samaritan” law that protects the individual who is overdosing and those helping them from arrest or charges.

    Similarly, Naloxone rescue kits cannot be confiscated by authorities. If it does get confiscated, let your distributor know. Since Narcan and Naloxone are prescription medications, it may need to be monitored for certain programs and shelters.

    Unfortunately authorities like the police and probation officers may make the assumption that naloxone rescue kits are only used by those who may overdose themselves and they may either flag you for illegal activities and ask you questions regarding your rescue kit. Do not worry. It’s completely legal and safe to have.

  • You can use it if it expires, but use it at your discretion. Similarly to other medications, when it is expired, it begins to lose its effectiveness. If anything, it may not be strong enough to help reverse the overdose. It’s better than using nothing since it cannot hurt, so use it and continue to perform rescue breathing.



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SHARP FAQ

  • SHARP is a community health non-profit organization focused specifically on the needs of our community, especially queer and other marginalized peoples.

  • Everyone! Although we are a queer-focused organization, we aim to support the health of our entire community and to provide harm reduction resources to all of New Mexico.

  • Our goal is to provide stigma-free support to the community wherever our group sees a need. Currently, our primary focus is on harm reduction, but we plan on expanding to other areas of need in the future based on our community.

  • Our main focus is the People’s Vending Machine Project (PVMP). Our goal is to provide free 24/7 access to necessary safe drug consumption and sexual health supplies for people in the Albuquerque area.

  • We want to serve the community wherever there is a need! We want to help make harm reduction supplies accessible to all :)