“There is not enough information in our NCHA to actually indicate that opioids or illicit opioids are not prescribed from a doctor, or if fentanyl is actually a commonly used drug amongst college students,” Gandara said.Īccording to SF State’s American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment, cannabis, tobacco and alcohol were the most common substances consumed by students in Spring 2021. Gandara notes opioids are not a great part of SF State students’ consumption but that some students have requested the medication before attending music festivals like Coachella or Beyond Wonderland. So far, around 50 people have requested Narcan at SF State’s HPWC. HPWC Substance Use Education Coordinator Elizabeth Gandara, emphasizes that once Narcan is administered, it is important to call 911. All this information is provided on HPWC’s website. The instructions are in the package, but the center encourages users to watch an explanatory video and also understand the signs of an opioid overdose. They received 360 packages through the California Department of Public Health’s state naloxone distribution order. Health Promotion & Wellness Center at SF State first provided Narcan in February 2023. The strategy focuses on liberating its use, making it more accessible but also getting rid of stigmas that may be attached to it. Food and Drug Administration approved the distribution of the treatment without a medical prescription. It can save lives if administered in time. The main ingredient is naloxone, an antagonist opioid capable of completely reversing the effects of overdose within minutes. Narcan is a nasal spray used to counteract overdose by opioids. People from ages 35 to 64 are most commonly affected, but last March people aged 25 to 34 made up 14% of accidental overdoses. A post shared by Golden Gate Xpress Tenderloin is the city’s focal point of the epidemic.

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