Resources.
Carrying and being trained to use naloxone empowers individuals to save lives by reversing opioid overdoses and giving people another chance to seek help and recovery. Though recovery is not the mission of harm reduction, harm reduction is a vital part of recovery. It fosters a sense of community care, breaking down stigma around substance use and showing that every life is valued. Naloxone is safe, easy to use, and has no potential for misuse, making it a vital tool for anyone committed to promoting health and well-being. By being prepared, you’re not only ready to act in an emergency but also helping to create a compassionate, supportive environment where people can access the resources they need to thrive. Each kit comes with 2 IM syringes and 2 vials of medicine along with detailed instruction on how to administer. You cannot administer to yourself or use as preventative, always use with a friend and let them know you carry naloxone.
Xylazine (tranq) test strips are a vital harm reduction tool designed to detect the presence of xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often found mixed with other drugs like opioids. Using these strips can help individuals make informed decisions about substance use, reducing the risk of unintentional exposure to xylazine, which can increase the likelihood of overdose and complicate medical interventions. By identifying its presence, users and harm reduction advocates can take steps to minimize harm, such as adjusting dosages, avoiding use altogether, or being better prepared with naloxone and other safety measures. Xylazine test strips also provide an opportunity to educate about emerging drug risks, promote safer use, and connect individuals with additional resources and support.
PLEASE NOTE - NARCAN DOES NOT REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF XYLAZINE.
Xylazine is not an opioid.
Fentanyl test strips are an essential harm reduction tool that empowers individuals to check substances for the presence of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid often linked to fatal overdoses. Testing all of a substance is critical because of the "chocolate chip cookie effect," where fentanyl can be unevenly distributed, leading to some portions being far more potent than others. Dissolving the entire substance in water before testing ensures a more accurate result and reduces the risk of missing traces of fentanyl. By using these strips, individuals can make informed decisions about their safety, take precautions like using smaller amounts, and have naloxone nearby. Fentanyl test strips save lives and open conversations about overdose prevention and safer practices.
Not see what you need listed? Contact us via text and ask! We carry many items when available by other community partners, so we may have just what you need! Text 479-553-9459
Community.
What we’ve found digging into our substance use and recovery community in NWA and beyond, is that we actually DO have resources, they’re just hard to find and networking between the groups to work together is few and far between. We want to help change that and make it easier to locate help in NWA.
Growth.
A big part of our work is connecting people to the resources they need. There’s no need to “reinvent the wheel”—together, we can expand and grow our impact. By linking arms, we navigate this journey as a community. Coming SOON is a list of local resources. While these are not formally endorsed by NWA Harm Reduction, they are available to the community. If you know of a local resource that should be included, please submit it to
info@nwaharmreduction.org