Narcan Availability at Missouri S&T

Get free access to Narcan, a life saving treatment to reverse opioid overdose.

Narcan is available to S&T students and employees by request at no charge in the Student Well-Being Department (204 Norwood Hall) during normal hours of operation (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm), as well as in all S&T Residential Halls at the front desk. Narcan will be given judgement free, anonymously (personal information will not be collected), and will come with directions on how and when to use it.

  • Always call 911 in the event of a potential opioid overdose. Rolla police officers and University police officers always carry Narcan on their person.
  • Naloxone can temporarily reverse an overdose. It is not a substitute for medical treatment or detox.
  • Naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, so if in doubt use it.

Interested in receiving Narcan training for a group/department? Contact Student Well-Being here. 

Missouri S&T is committed to our designation as a drug-free campus and is in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. For more information, please visit our Notice of Compliance page.

Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication that can be used to temporarily and rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. Narcan is a brand name for Naloxone. It has no other purpose and will not harm someone who is not having an opioid overdose (so when in doubt, use it!).

Naloxone can be used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids like:

  • Fentanyl
  • Oxycodone (ie OxyContin®)
  • Hydrocodone (ie Vicodin®)
  • Codeine
  • Morphine
  • Heroin
  • Breathing will be slow or absent
  • Person is not moving or is limp
  • Lips and nails are blue for lighter skin tones, or gray/ashen or purple for darker skin tones (Color drops out or changes)
  • Person may be choking
  • You can hear gurgling sounds or snoring
  • Can’t be woken up
  • Pupils are tiny
  • Try to wake and alert the person (shake the person, shout at them, and/or cause physical pain such as rubbing knuckles hard on sternum)
  • Give Narcan
  • Call 911 and describe the situation, including that you have given Narcan and other steps you have already taken
    • Narcan/Naloxone only lasts 30-90 minutes, after that the person could go back into overdose. So make sure to always call 911, even if that person wakes up.
    • You are protected by the Good Samaritan Law. You are protected from arrests and prosecutions for possession of drugs or paraphernalia, and for violating probation, parole, or a restraining order. 
  • Perform rescue breathing
    • Opioid overdose = lack of oxygen to the brain. Even a little bit through rescue breathing can keep someone alive!
    • Depending on the situation, consider calling 911 and put it on speaker while you start performing rescue breathing OR designate another person with you to call 911 while you are performing rescue breathing. 
  • Place person in recovery position (pictured below)
    • This position prevents a person from choking if they vomit. Even in this position, never leave an unconscious individual alone.
    • Roll the individual onto their side. Bend the knee of the top leg to form a figure 4. Place their upper hand under their chin, and their lower arm out and bent to prevent rolling over.

  1. PEEL back the package to remove the device.
  2. PLACE the tip of the nozzle in either nostril until your fingers touch the bottom of the patient’s nose.
  3. PRESS the plunger firmly to release the dose into the patient’s nose.

Narcan can cause withdrawal symptoms among those with physical dependence. These may manifest as:

  • Anger/Irritability 
  • Vomiting 
  • Combative

It is important to remember that these reactions are medical. Give the person space, gently start talking to them, tell them what happened. "Hey my name is _______, you just overdosed I had to give you Narcan, I’m sorry you don’t feel good." Keep repeating and talking to them until they’re fully awake. Keep them calm while waiting for 911 to arrive.

  • Some people take an opioid daily that are prescribed by a doctor and may need an overdose reversal
  • Some people may take a substance that they do not know has been laced with fentanyl
  • Keeping Narcan/Naloxone on hand can save a life

You are protected under the Missouri Good Samaritan Law!

Under the Good Samaritan Law, the person who seeks medical help and the person experiencing the medical emergency shall not be arrested, charged, prosecuted, or convicted resulting from minor drug and alcohol violations, when acting in good faith. Learn more at https://time2actmissouri.com/goodsamaritan. 

Resources to Know

  • University Police Department (UPD)- UPD often responds to 911 calls and each officer carries Narcan on their person. UPD is open and available 24/7.
  • Miners For Recovery - Explore your behaviors, reflect on ideas for change, avoid negative consequences related to drugs and alcohol, and experience the support of a safe group. This group is not an abstinence-only group.
    • 573-341-4211 | wellbeing@mst.edu | 204 Norwood Hall
  • Substance Use Intervention Program - The goal of the Substance Use Intervention Program (SUIP) at Missouri S&T is to motivate students to reduce risky behaviors associated with substance use of any kind. SUIP will provide you with a structured opportunity to assess your own risk, identify potential changes that could work for you, and help you reduce your risk for developing future problems.
    • 573-341-4211 | wellbeing@mst.edu | 204 Norwood Hall
  • American Addiction Centers
  • Compass Health Network
  • NoMoDeaths - Find agencies and organizations across the state that provide narcan for free or get it mailed directly to you.
  • MoSafeRx Training - This training can help you to recognize the signs of prescription drug misuse and learn how to provide resources to someone who needs them.
  • MACRO Collegiate Recovery Ally Training - This training was  designed to help faculty, staff, and students support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The training covers: (1) substance use disorders and recovery, (2) myths and stigmas about substance use disorders, (3) using person first, recovery friendly language, and (4) how to support someone seeking, or already in, recovery. The training takes about 30 minutes to complete, and is intended to be completed in one session.