Bystanders can save lives with overdose reversal medications

Learn how at International Overdose Awareness Day booth at OHSU Farmers Market

By Cheryl Rose August 28, 2023 Portland, Oregon

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VIDEO: How to Use Naloxone

Emily Skogrand, Pharm.D., BCPS, at OHSU, goes over the uses for naloxone. (OHSU)

Overdose Awareness at OHSU

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the Farmers Market on Marquam Hill, Oregon Health & Science University experts shared information and training on how to use naloxone. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Carrying naloxone could save a life

Overdose Awareness at OHSU

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the Farmers Market on Marquam Hill, Oregon Health & Science University experts shared information and training on how to use naloxone. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Overdose Awareness at OHSU

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the Farmers Market on Marquam Hill, Oregon Health & Science University experts shared information and training on how to use naloxone. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Overdose Awareness at OHSU

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the Farmers Market on Marquam Hill, Oregon Health & Science University experts shared information and training on how to use naloxone. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Bystanders can save lives with overdose reversal medications

OHSU clinical pharmacist Emily Skogrand holds up the medication Naloxone, which is used to help in the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Naloxone is available at any OHSU pharmacy without a prescription. Learn how to use the overdose-reversing spray at an International Overdose Awareness Day booth at the OHSU Farmers Market on Tuesday. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)