Narcan is a medication that can reverse overdose from opioids. It’s legal in all 50 states and available at all pharmacies without a prescription (though you can likely find some for free near you.) I first learned about it from a stranger on the internet, so maybe you’re learning about it now. I’ve lost loved ones to drug overdoses and have found immense healing and community in harm reduction, or evidence-based practices and public health policies aimed at reducing negative social and physical harm associated with drug use.

I’m proud to serve as a volunteer street medic for Savage Sisters in Philadelphia, a women-run harm reduction outreach and sober housing non-profit where I help with wound care, largely caused by the influx of Xylazine. If you’re based in Philly, come by for outreach sometime! Wherever you are, you can buy Savage merch or check out our Amazon wishlist.

Quick links:

-Find Narcan near you.
- Find a Safe Syringe Program (SSP) near you
-Principles of Harm Reduction