As the new year unfolds, many of us are thinking about resolutions. Maybe you’re aiming to eat more vegetables, move your body more often, sleep better, or take time to slow down and recharge. All of those goals are important, and we support them wholeheartedly.
This year, we’re asking you to consider adding one more resolution; one that carries the weight of community, compassion, and real impact.
Make This One Resolution: Carry NARCAN, Save a Life
Even if all your other resolutions fade away, this one can last, and could make the difference between tragedy and survival.
- NARCAN (naloxone) can reverse an opioid overdose, fast. It works against prescription opioids, heroin, and powerful synthetics like fentanyl.
- It’s easy to carry and simple to use. The nasal spray version requires no needles and no special training, just being prepared.
- It’s about caring for your community. Having NARCAN nearby means you’re ready to help a friend, a neighbor, or even a stranger in crisis.
We distribute free NARCAN kits to individuals, families, and organizations across Northampton County because every life matters.
Pair Health Resolutions With Safety Resolutions
Think of it as a new kind of “wellness plan.” As you commit to healthier habits, better sleep, regular exercise, mental-health check-ins, also commit to being prepared. Here’s how:
- Carry NARCAN in your backpack, purse, car, or jacket; somewhere easy to reach.
- Share a kit with a friend, family member, or neighbor because preparedness can ripple.
- Share the message on social media or with your community; help spread awareness.
Busting Myths Because Knowledge Matters
We know sometimes people hesitate. Maybe you’ve heard things like:
- “Using NARCAN encourages drug use.”
There is no evidence that having NARCAN available makes someone more likely to use drugs or use them more dangerously. What NARCAN does encourage is hope; hope for intervention, for recovery, for another chance. - “Only medical professionals should give it.”
Not true. The nasal-spray version of NARCAN is designed for anyone to use. Friends, family, bystanders and everyday people save lives with it every day. - “I don’t know anyone who does drugs, so I don’t need it.”
Opioids are often prescribed for things like injuries or surgeries, and when used as directed, they’re safe and effective. The risk comes when medications are misused, taken in the wrong dosage, or end up in the wrong hands, especially with teens or older adults. You may not think you know someone at risk, until you do.
Carrying NARCAN is simply a smart, caring precaution for the unexpected. - “My kid would never.”
We hope not, and we want every kid to stay safe. The reality is that fentanyl contamination has changed the landscape. A single fake pill taken “just once” can be deadly. Carrying NARCAN doesn’t mean you don’t trust your child. It means you love them enough to be ready for anything. It’s the same reason we teach CPR or keep a first-aid kit at home. - “NARCAN causes addiction or gets people high.”
Nope. NARCAN doesn’t produce a high and has zero addictive potential. It simply blocks opioids that are already in someone’s system. - “NARCAN doesn’t work on fentanyl overdoses.”
It does. Because fentanyl is extremely potent, multiple doses may sometimes be needed, but NARCAN is still the first and best line of defense.
Let 2026 Be A Year of Community, Health, and Readiness
As you set your intentions for the next 12 months, remember: resolutions are powerful, but so is compassion. By pairing personal goals (like healthy living, stress-management, self-care) with a commitment to community safety, carrying NARCAN, you’re not just investing in yourself. You’re investing in the lives of others.
If you’d like a free kit for yourself or someone else, or want more info, visit our “Get NARCAN” page. Together, we can turn awareness into action.
Here’s to a year of growth, community strength, and second chances.
