NaloxBox

Ohio State is partnering with the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) by placing NaloxBoxes on the Columbus campus and Wexner Medical Center to expand access to emergency response tools. NaloxBoxes contain two doses of naloxone nasal spray, medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose, and instructions for use. Similar to automated external defibrillators (AED), the boxes allow bystanders to help save lives.

Naloxbox installed inside a building of Ohio State

Locations

The Ohio State University Locations

Location

Address

Location

Access

Morrill Tower

1900 Cannon Drive 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Morrill Tower residents

Drackett Tower

191 W Lane Ave 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Lincoln Tower residents

Taylor Tower

55 W Lane Ave 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Taylor Tower residents

Nosker House

124 W Woodruff Ave 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Nosker House and Barrett House residents

Morrison Tower

196 W 11th Ave 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Morrison Tower residents

Park-Stradley Hall

120 W 11th Ave 43210

Near Front Desk

24/7 for Park-Stradley Hall residents

North Recreation Center (NRC)

149 W Lane Ave 43210

Behind Information Desk

During facility operation hours

Adventure Recreation Center (ARC)

855 Woody Hayes Dr 43210

Behind Information Desk

During facility operation hours

Jesse Owens Recreation Center South (JOS)

175 W 11th Ave 43201

Behind Information Desk

During facility operation hours

Ohio Union

1739 N High St 43210

Behind Information Desk

During building hours

Younkin Success Center

1640 Neil Ave 43201

Second Floor Atrium, on wall between Room 240 and 250

During building hours

Faculty Club

181 Oval Dr S 43210

Near Entrance

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thompson Library

1858 Neil Ave 43210

Room 059 near AED

During business hours

Wexner Center for the Arts

1871 N High St 43210

X101L lobby next to AED

During business hours

Veterinary Medical Center

601 Vernon Tharp St 43210

X106C main lobby

6 a.m. to midnight

Meiling Hall

370 W 9th Ave 43210

X100L

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri

Gateway Building

1590 N High St 43201

First Floor Security Desk

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri

The Schottenstein Center 

555 Borror Dr 432310 Guest Services Desk and Backstage Loading Docks

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Fri and during events

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Locations

Location

Address

Location

Access

Outpatient Care New Albany 6100 N Hamilton Rd 43081Family Restroom on First Floor During business hours

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

1800 Zollinger Rd 43221

Outside Restroom on First Floor

During business hours

    

Outpatient Care Dublin

6700 University Blvd 43016

Family Restroom on First Floor

During business hours

Outpatient Care East

543 Taylor Ave 43203

Restroom on First Floor

During business hours

Outpatient Surgery – East Hospital181 Taylor Ave 43203Surgery Center Lobby

During business hours

Outpatient Care New Albany6100 North Hamilton Rd 43081First Floor Family RestroomsDuring business hours

Ear & Eye Institute

915 Olentangy River Rd # 5000 43212

Family Restroom on Second Floor

During business hours

SAFEAUTO/Ross Garage Connector

1585 Westpark St 43210

Next to Fire Extinguisher

24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours

12th Ave/Doan Hall Entryway

340 W 12th Ave 43210

Next to Fire Extinguisher

24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours

Talbot Hall

1441 Phale D. Hale Dr 43203

Lobby

M-F, 8am-5pm

Sat-Sun, 8am-1pm

East Hospital Cafeteria

181 Taylor Ave 43203

Next to AED

24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours

East Hospital Lobby

181 Taylor Ave 43203

Next to AED

24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours

Behavioral Health Olentangy River Road3650 Olentangy River RdSuite 310 Lobby

During business hours

 

Harding Hospital 

 

1670 Upham Drive Lobby24/7, use the intercom after visiting hours
James Comprehensive Cancer Center 460 W 10th AveMain Lobby24/7, use intercom for access after 8 p.m. and before 5 a.m.
The James Outpatient Care2121 Kenny RdLobby by AEDDuring business hours
Martha Morehouse Tower2050 Kenny RdBy first floor restroomsDuring business hours
Brain & Spine Hospital Lobby300 W 10th AveLobby by AED24/7, use intercom for access after 5 p.m. and before 7 a.m.
OSU Main Emergency Department 410 W 10th AveEntrance24/7
Stephanie Spielman Breast Center1145 Olentangy River RdHallway by AEDDuring business hours
The James Mill Run3651 Ridge Mill Dr, HilliardInside Front DoorsDuring business hours

 

NaloxBox kits contain the following items:

  • 1 Clear UV-stabilized box
  • A multilingual (English/Spanish) instructional guide
  • A QR code linking to a page on the ADAMH website that includes a naloxone
  • administration instructional video and resources for someone looking to start recovery
  • 1 Rescue breathing barrier device
  • 2 Doses of naloxone

 

How to Use NaloxBox

1. Check for Symptoms

  • Unconsciousness, very small pupils, slow or shallow breathing, vomiting, an inability to speak, faint heartbeat, limp arms and legs, pale skin, purple lips and fingernails.
  • When in doubt, it is better to proceed with administering naloxone. It will not harm someone if they have taken a drug that is not an opioid.

2. Call 9-1-1

3. Administer Naloxone

  • Peel back package to remove the device.
  • Place tip of device in nostril.
  • Press plunger firmly to release dose.
  • Place the person on their back and tilt their head back to support breathing.
  • Wait 1-3 minutes. If the person has not regained consciousness, administer a second dose in the nostril not used the first time.

4. Stay Until emergency medical or first responders arrive

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by ADAMH. For more information, visit their website.

What is naloxone?

Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of opioids, such as such as heroin, fentanyl, morphine, and oxycodone. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. It is a temporary treatment and its effects do not last long so it is critical to call 911 as soon as possible after administering naloxone.

Does naloxone reverse all drug overdoses?

Naloxone only works on overdoses caused by opioids. Opioids include prescription painkillers like OxyContin, fentanyl, methadone, and Vicodin, as well as non-prescription drugs like heroin. Naloxone will not reverse overdose resulting from non-opioid drugs, like cocaine, benzodiazepines or alcohol.

How is naloxone administered?

The medication can be given by intranasal spray (into the nose), intramuscular (into the muscle), subcutaneous (under the skin), or intravenous injection. The NaloxBox kit comes with intranasal (into the nose) spray. The bystander gently inserts the tip of the nozzle into one nostril, until their fingers on either side of the nozzle are against the bottom of the person’s nose. They then press the plunger firmly to give the dose of naloxone spray and remove from the nostril after giving the dose.

Steps for responding to an opioid overdose can be found in the NaloxBox along with a QR code to access a brief training video online. It is important to note that sometimes a second dose is needed when administering naloxone.

How long does it take Naloxone to work?

Naloxone acts in 1-3 minutes. If the person has not regained consciousness, administer a second dose in the nostril not used the first time.

Where are NaloxBoxes located?

NaloxBoxes are in locations on the Columbus campus and Wexner Medical Center. Please see locations above.