Resources in

North Dakota

In 2021, there were 131 drug overdose deaths identified in the state of North Dakota.

If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.

GET NALOXONE MAILED TO YOU

If you are a person who uses drugs, was recently released from jail or prison, or a person likely to be a first responder to an opioid overdose emergency, we will mail you naloxone if you’re unable to access it any other way.

pharmacy based naloxone

A physician or local pharmacist can write a prescription to anyone for naloxone. Most private health insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid cover the cost of naloxone. We suggest calling ahead to your local pharmacy to ensure it’s in stock and confirm if there is any co-pay. Use the button below to search for a pharmacist authorized to prescribe naloxone near you.

Overdose Prevention North Dakota

This website provides information about the signs of overdose and how to respond to an overdose. It also has links to data summaries related to substance use and related health outcomes.

Syringe Service Programs

There are five syringe service programs (SSP) in North Dakota. Use the button below to access a list of programs via the North Dakota Department of Health.

North Dakota’s GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

In North Dakota, the Good Samaritan Law was passed to encourage friends, family members, and bystanders to call 911 in the event of an overdose.

DRUG USER ORGANIZING

The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.

north dakota treatment resources

Browse North Dakota’s network of treatment, recovery and support resources.

north dakota Crisis Line

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 211 for help 24-hours/7 days a week. It’s free and confidential.