Carry Naloxone
Naloxone, a medication the can reverse an opioid overdose, can be obtained through a medical provider or for free through Project Hope. Overdose rescue kits are available free of charge. These participating locations will help you get access to a kit and learn how to use it.
Warning to Alaskans
Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl can cause an overdose death. Help keep Alaskans safe by reading and sharing this warning.
Watch May 5 Webinar:
On May, 5, 2022, DHSS hosted a public webinar via Zoom to help inform Alaskans about safe drug disposal and storage, non-opioid pain alternatives, and overdose prevention.
Reducing Opioid Misuse and Managing Pain Safely
Watch April 14 Webinar:
On April 14, 2022, DHSS hosted a public webinar via Zoom on the dangers of fentanyl and how to prevent opioid overdoses, including a demonstration on how to use fentanyl test strips to test for fentanyl in drugs and how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse a drug overdose.
Overdose is Closer Than You Think
The opioid crisis affects everyone in the state in some way. Its victims are of all ages, races and walks of life. The causes are complex and everyone must work together toward a solution.