Topic: Health and Safety

How to Test Substances for Xylazine

This resource provides instructions on how to test substances for xylazine using a test strip including step-by-step testing instructions, tips for harm reduction, and additional resources.

Community Response and Best Practices for Opioid Antagonists

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training people will know:

 The history of overdose prevention and opioid antagonist distribution for community members, including available formulations of antagonists

State of the research on opioid antagonist distribution, utilization, and outcome in the community

Evidence-based practices for overdose response and opioid antagonist administration

Good Samaritan Law & Drug Induced Homicide Laws in Nevada

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act of 2015 (Senate Bill 459, Chapter 26, Statutes of Nevada 2015 NRS 453C.120) created various provisions addressing the opiate overdose epidemic that continues to claim over 300 lives per year in Nevada. The law prevents punitive actions against health professionals and any person who administers naloxone or calls 911 to assist someone who may be overdosing on opiates. It also provides immunity to persons seeking medical treatment for an opioid overdose for themselves or someone else.