Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) is a community-based overdose education and naloxone distribution program aimed at preventing opioid overdose deaths. Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives.

The primary goal of Project DAWN is to reduce overdose deaths by providing training and naloxone kits to individuals who are at risk of experiencing or witnessing an opioid overdose. Participants in the program are typically opioid users, their friends or family members, or anyone who may come into contact with opioid users.

During Project DAWN training sessions, participants receive education on opioid overdose recognition, response, and the administration of naloxone. They learn to identify the signs of an overdose, how to respond appropriately in an emergency, and how to administer naloxone to reverse the effects of the overdose. Naloxone is typically administered as a nasal spray or an intramuscular injection, and it quickly works to restore normal breathing in a person experiencing an opioid overdose.

By providing naloxone kits and training to individuals in the community, Project DAWN aims to empower people to respond effectively to opioid overdoses, providing a critical intervention to prevent fatalities until emergency medical services can arrive.

Project DAWN programs are often run by health departments, community organizations, or harm reduction initiatives in collaboration with public health agencies. The specific details and availability of Project DAWN programs may vary by location, so individuals seeking to participate or access naloxone should check with local health authorities or community organizations for more information.

As of June 2023, there are 167 Project DAWN programs registered in Ohio. These programs have distributed over 100,000 naloxone kits and have helped to save thousands of lives.

Project DAWN is a valuable resource for people who are at risk of an opioid overdose or who know someone who is. If you are interested in learning more about Project DAWN or getting naloxone, please visit the Ohio Department of Health’s website.

Here are some of the benefits of Project DAWN:

• Naloxone kits are available to people who may need them.
• People can get training on how to use naloxone.
• People can learn about opioid overdose prevention.
• Project DAWN programs are available in many communities.

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, please reach out to us on our toll-free line for help today. A specialist is standing by ready to help you through this difficult time however they can. We can help you get into the best opiate detoxes and rehab centers in Ohio that accept your insurance.

If you would like to learn more about Project DAWN, please visit their website here.