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Opioids are very strong painkillers. Opioid medicines include codeine, morphine (MS-Contin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), oxycodone (OxyNeo), fentanyl (Duragesic), meperidine (Demerol), tramadol, and diamorphine (medical heroin).
Some opioids may be combined with drugs like Aspirin (ASA) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) to give more pain relief.
Learn about opioid dependency, effects and withdrawal.
Learn how to reduce the risk and prevent opioid poisoning.
Naloxone is a drug that temporarily reverses effects of an opioid poisoning or overdose.
There are over 2,000 sites in Alberta, where anyone can pick up a kit free of charge. Training is available wherever kits are provided. Kits can be obtained anonymously.
Naloxone is not a substitute for emergency medical support. Always call 911 call when administering naloxone.
If you are an employer or worker looking for a naloxone kit, visit Workers administering injectable naloxone for information on naloxone as part of job duties.
View our interactive map to find a naloxone distribution site near you: Find a Naloxone Kit
For training and setting up a naloxone program visit the Community Based Naloxone Program.