Resources in

Texas

In 2020, there were 4,172 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Texas.

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.

Naloxone Texas

Narcan nasal spray is available by mail from naloxonetexas.com.

Naloxone Texas also provides organizations, first responders, schools, and other entities with naloxone in bulk.

PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS

Naloxone is accessible at any CVS or Walgreens pharmacy in Texas. Depending on your insurance, the co-pay may be between $0-$100. Call ahead to confirm inventory and to request information about your co-pay.

TEXAS HARM REDUCTION ALLIANCE

THRA develops, supports, and promotes policies, practices, and programs that create positive change and reduce the harmful consequences of substance use and misuse in Texas.

Overdose Bystander Law

In Texas, The Jessica Sosa Act may protect for people who call 911 for a possible overdose. This act does NOT protect people who have previous drug related convictions, people who have already used the defense in the past and people who have called 911 for a possible overdose in the last 18 months.

NATIONAL 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.