JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish has opened a Narcan Distribution Site for people to pick up the overdose preventative drug.
Parish leaders said naloxone helps to reverse the life-threatening effects of opioid overdoses from drugs like heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medications.
The intra-nasal drug will be provided at the Marrero Public Health Unit by the Louisiana Department of Health.
“Opioid overdoses in Jefferson Parish have doubled over the past four years with almost 300 opioid overdoses in 2021. We are grateful for this partnership as these alarming trends continue not only in our region, but throughout Louisiana. The ability to easily provide access to naloxone could be the difference between life and death for those struggling with addiction,” said Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Assistant Sarah Babcock
Anyone over the age of 18 can pick up a dose of Narcan on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The unit is located at 1855 Ames Blvd. in Marrero.
Recipients will also be taught how to identify an overdose and how to administer the Narcan.
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