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.
Locations
The Ohio State University Locations
Location | Address | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) | 855 Woody Hayes Dr 43210 | Behind Information Desk | During facility operation hours(link is external) |
| Drackett Tower | 191 W Lane Ave 43210 | Near Front Desk | 24/7 for Lincoln Tower residents |
| Faculty Club | 181 Oval Dr S 43210 | Near Entrance | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Gateway Building | 1590 N High St 43201 | First Floor Security Desk | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri |
| Jesse Owens Recreation Center South (JOS) | 175 W 11th Ave 43201 | Behind Information Desk | During facility operation hours(link is external) |
| Meiling Hall | 370 W 9th Ave 43210 | X100L | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri |
| Morrill Tower | 1900 Cannon Drive 43210 | Near Front Desk | 24/7 for Morrill Tower residents |
| Morrison Tower | 196 W 11th Ave 43210 | Near Front Desk | 24/7 for Morrison Tower residents |
| North Recreation Center (NRC) | 149 W Lane Ave 43210 | Behind Information Desk | During facility operation hours(link is external) |
| Nosker House | 124 W Woodruff Ave 43210 | Near Front Desk | 24/7 for Nosker House and Barrett House residents |
| Ohio Union | 1739 N High St 43210 | Behind Information Desk | During building hours(link is external) |
| Park-Stradley Hall | 120 W 11th Ave 43210 | Near Front Desk | 24/7 for Park-Stradley Hall residents |
| 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 |
| Thompson Library | 1858 Neil Ave 43210 | Room 059 near AED | During business hours(link is external) |
| Veterinary Medical Center | 601 Vernon Tharp St 43210 | X106C main lobby | 6 a.m. to midnight |
| Wexner Center for the Arts | 1871 N High St 43210 | X101L lobby next to AED | During business hours(link is external) |
| Younkin Success Center | 1640 Neil Ave 43201 | Second Floor Atrium, on wall between Room 240 and 250 | During building hours(link is external) |
Wexner Medical Center Locations
Location | Address | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Ave/Doan Hall Entryway | 340 W 12th Ave 43210 | Next to Fire Extinguisher | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours(link is external) |
| Behavioral Health Olentangy River Road | 3650 Olentangy River Rd | Suite 310 Lobby | During business hours(link is external) |
| Brain & Spine Hospital Lobby | 300 W 10th Ave | Lobby by AED | 24/7, use intercom for access after 5 p.m. and before 7 a.m. |
| Ear & Eye Institute | 915 Olentangy River Rd # 5000 43212 | Family Restroom on Second Floor | During business hours(link is external) |
| East Hospital Cafeteria | 181 Taylor Ave 43203 | Next to AED | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours(link is external) |
| East Hospital Lobby | 181 Taylor Ave 43203 | Next to AED | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours(link is external) |
| Harding Hospital | 1670 Upham Drive | Lobby | 24/7, use the intercom after visiting hours(link is external) |
| The James Comprehensive Cancer Center | 460 W 10th Ave | Main Lobby | 24/7, use intercom for access after 8 p.m. and before 5 a.m. |
| The James Mill Run | 3651 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard | Inside Front Doors | During business hours(link is external) |
| The James Outpatient Care | 2121 Kenny Rd | Lobby by AED | During business hours(link is external) |
| Jameson Crane Sports Medicine | 2835 Fred Taylor Dr, 43202 | Lobby inside main entrance | During business hours |
| Martha Morehouse Tower | 2050 Kenny Rd | By first floor restrooms | During business hours(link is external) |
| Ohio State Urgent Care The Well Hilliard | 3993 Cosgray Rd, 43026 | First floor lobby next to elevator | During business hours |
| OSU Main Emergency Department | 410 W 10th Ave | Entrance | 24/7 |
| Outpatient Care Dublin | 6700 University Blvd 43016 | Family Restroom on First Floor | During business hours(link is external) |
| Outpatient Care East | 543 Taylor Ave 43203 | Restroom on First Floor | During business hours(link is external) |
| Outpatient Care New Albany | 6100 North Hamilton Rd 43081 | First Floor Family Restrooms | During business hours(link is external) |
| Outpatient Care New Albany | 6100 N Hamilton Rd 43081 | Family Restroom on First Floor | During business hours(link is external) |
| Outpatient Care Upper Arlington | 1800 Zollinger Rd 43221 | Outside Restroom on First Floor | During business hours(link is external) |
| Outpatient Surgery – East Hospital | 181 Taylor Ave 43203 | Surgery Center Lobby | During business hours(link is external) |
| Ross Heart Hospital | 452 W. 10th Ave, 43210 | Lobby by AED | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours(link is external) |
| Stephanie Spielman Breast Center | 1145 Olentangy River Rd | Hallway by AED | During business hours(link is external) |
| Talbot Hall | 1441 Phale D. Hale Dr 43203 | Lobby | M-F, 8am-5pm |
| University Hospital - 2nd Floor | 520 W 10th Ave, 43210 | Public Amenities Hallway: in alcove with crash cart | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting hours |
| University Hospital - Ground Floor | 520 W 10th Ave, 43210 | Public Amenities Hallway next to drinking fountain | 24/7, use the intercom for access after visiting 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.