Resources in
Arkansas
In 2020, there were 546 opioid overdose deaths.
If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around people who use drugs, please consider learning how to respond to an opioid overdose and carrying naloxone (intranasal brand name: Narcan). Naloxone is a medication designed to reverse an opioid overdose. Opioids slow down the activity of the central nervous system. This can cause slowed or stopped breathing which may lead to death. Naloxone displaces the opioids from the opioid receptors in the brain which allows the person who is experiencing an opioid overdose to begin breathing normally. We have a helpful FAQ and are constantly updating it with questions from our site visitors. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know.
NEXT facilitates naloxone by mail in Arkansas through a partnership with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction (NWAHR).
NWAHR is based in Fayetteville where they offer local distribution of naloxone and other harm reduction supplies. Text the NWAHR hotline (479) 553-9459.
get naloxone mailed to you
Through our partnership with Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction, people living in Arkansas are able to access free intramuscular naloxone by mail.
PHARMACY-BASED NALOXONE ACCESS
Pharmacists in Arkansas can prescribe naloxone over the counter. Typically it will be ready 24 hours following the prescription, please get your naloxone in advance. We suggest calling ahead with insurance information to learn co-pay details.
ONLINE NALOXONE PHARMACY
Naloxone Exchange by Script Health is an online naloxone-specific pharmacy operating in the state of Arkansas. Naloxone Exchange provides intramuscular, intranasal, and auto-injector formulations of naloxone.
MATT ADAMS FOUNDATION
The Matt Adams Foundation distributes life saving naloxone opioid overdose reversal kits, and financial assistance for treatment programs while working to break down the stigma and encourage hope, healing and second chances.
Arkansas GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
Arkansas has two limited Good Samaritan Laws. One that protects people who administer naloxone to another person in good faith and another that gives immunity to people who call 911. Immunity from possession charges for drugs at the scene is provided, however this immunity is not extended to individuals on probation.
ARKANSAS CRISIS CENTER
The Arkansas Crisis Center serves all 75 counties in Arkansas.
DRUG USER ORGANIZING
The Urban Survivors Union is a national drug users union mobilizing against the war on drugs. Check out their wealth of resources including #reframetheblame a campaign against drug induced homicide laws.