Resources in

Nevada

In 2020, there were 832 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Nevada.

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.

NALOXONE RESOURCES

Information about where to obtain naloxone in Nevada and how to use it.

TRAC-B HARM REDUCTION

Trac-B is a comprehensive harm reduction center in Las Vegas. Trac-B is the program affiliate for NEXT Naloxone and also has a syringe access shipping program for people who use drugs that cannot access harm reduction supplies. Read about the legal use of syringes HERE.

WARM LINE

Call 1-866-687-2879. Nevada’s Warm Line is run by peers and available to support Nevadans with harm reduction, treatment, and recovery resources in Nevada. The Warm Line is available 24/7 and sponsored by Nevada's State Opioid Response Grant.

NEVADA’S CRISIS HOTLINE

Crisis Support Center of Nevada is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

NEvada’s GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

In Nevada, individuals who seek medical attention for an overdose are protected against arrest and conviction for charges related to drug paraphernalia, minor drug possession, use of controlled substance, or violation of restraining orders, parole or probation.

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.