• Who Should Carry Naloxone?

    Date Published: June 8, 2026

    Ready to learn something that could potentially save a life? Dr. Nathan Charlton, a member of the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, suggests everyone should carry Naloxone in their first aid kits.

    Who should keep naloxone in their first aid kit?

    “Certainly, anyone with an at-risk population, absolutely. But I think anyone should. I carry it around. I think it’s good to have it. I work in a hospital setting but have come across individuals on the hospital campus that have an opioid toxidrome [a toxic syndrome]. And therefore, I think it’s good for anyone to have it. It’s something we can use to save a life.” — Dr. Nathan Charlton, Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council

    Where Can You Keep Naloxone?

    People who carry naloxone should store it according to the manufacturer's instructions and keep it in a location that can be accessed quickly during an emergency. Some individuals choose to carry naloxone with them, while others keep it at home, work or in a first aid kit. The American Red Cross offers an Opioid Overdose Kit with Naloxone Nasal Spray that includes naloxone nasal spray and overdose response supplies.

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