- Keep Narcan out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Don’t leave it in your vehicle during hot summers and cold winters. Narcan shelf life is 24 months, but studies have found it lasts much longer if stored appropriately.
Naloxone
Will offering people naloxone encourage opioid misuse? Does naloxone offer a “safety net” that will result in increased opioid use?
- This is a common concern surrounding naloxone distribution. However, a number of studies have found that this is not the case (for example, Doe-Simkins et al. 2014, Galea et al., 2006). Most users do not increase their opioid use after receiving naloxone.