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About Naltrexone

Naloxone (Narcan) for Overdose Reversal Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is a medication that is used to treat an opiate overdose. In May 2016, HB2355 passed, allowing prescribers to prescribe and distribute Naloxone to individuals at risk for overdose, their friends and family. Prescribers and the person who administers the medication are both protected from certain liabilities. The law also allows people to purchase it directly from the pharmacy without a prescription. Naloxone is available in the lobby of CODAC at 380. Individuals with AHCCCS insurance can also get Naloxone from the Genoa Pharmacy located at our Cobblestone Court treatment site (1075 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. | (520) 257 1539). Naltrexone is a medication approved by the FDA to treat opioid use disorders and alcohol use disorders. It blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of drugs such as heroin, morphine, and fentanyl. Naltrexone is reported to reduce opioid cravings. To reduce the risk of precipitated withdrawal, members are warned to abstain from illegal opioids and opioid medication for a minimum of 7-10 days before starting Naltrexone. There is no abuse or diversion potential with Naltrexone (www.samhsa.gov). Prescription Drug Policy Procedure for Prescription Medication In order to prevent misuse of prescription drugs and to maintain the focus of treatment in counseling, the following guidelines will be followed by all staff: 1.All psychotropic and analgesic medications must be coordinated with the medical staff or designee and logged with medical staff as directed for documentation. 2.All positive urine tests for any controlled substance, without a coordinated prescription, will be considered an unacceptable/”unfavorable” (positive) urine. Acceptable/”favorable” urines are those cases where use of the medication is psychiatrically or medically indicated, and only when coordination with an outside prescribing medical provider occurs. 3.Counseling staff should make every effort to encourage members to only take medications that are necessary and appropriate. When necessary, there may be a consultation between the medical team and the member’s doctor. 4.Take-home privileges and/or medication dosage may be affected if you are on certain medications due to concerns about drug interactions with methadone.

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