Save A Life Day distributes naloxone drug, educates on use

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Project.ME sponsors a naloxone education and giveaway to celebrate the national Save A Life Day on Thursday.

Across the country, 30 states host over 300 naloxone giveaways on Save A Life Day. The giveaways include lessons on how to utilize naloxone and save someone from an overdose.

Naloxone, more commonly known as the brand name Narcan, is a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose.

Naloxone giveaway runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday at the project.ME headquarters located on 2305 Broadway. Naloxone boxes are also located on both sides of the building and is offered inside the headquarters during operational hours.

For more information on project.ME, visit it’s website .

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