Arizona Deploys Over 16,000 Narcan Kits to Schools to Combat Opioid Crisis

Arizona schools are receiving a significant delivery of Narcan anti-overdose kits, a move that aims to equip educators and staff with the means to respond to potential opioid overdoses on campus. More than 16,000 doses of the life-saving drug are being dispatched as part of the state’s effort to address the opioid crisis affecting youth and communities at large.

A collaborative initiative spearheaded by the STOP-IT Task Force, with the backing of the Arizona Department of Education, is ensuring that these Narcan kits are provided AT no cost to schools across the state. According to

ABC15

, the Arizona Department of Health Services is supplying the kits while the training for their use is being mastered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.

During a press conference scheduled to take place in Phoenix on Wednesday, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, along with other state leaders, will outline the details surrounding the delivery process and training programs. This effort is seen as a proactive measure to ensure the safety and preparedness of schools in the event of an opioid-related emergency among students.

Included in the list of recipients are various educational institutions throughout Pima County, from StrengthBuilding Charters to the Sunnyside Unified School District. As reported by

KVOA

, this distribution list captures a diverse array of schools, charters, and districts all set to be equipped with Narcan kits, providing them with the tools necessary to deal with potential opioid incidents on their grounds.

The education department has emphasized the urgency of STOP-IT’s mission, given the rise in opioid-related incidents, especially those involving the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl. Reports earlier this year highlighted the task force’s commitment to developing a comprehensive readiness strategy to tackle this health challenge within educational settings.

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