- Good Neighbor Pharmacy in Danville offers naloxone for free when funding is available through KY KORE.
- Naloxone is available at Boyle County Health Department to participants of its syringe service program.
Boyle County Find Help. You are not alone.
Help is available for opioid use disorder (OUD) in Boyle.
SAMHSA's National Helpline
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 24/7 for free, confidential treatment/referral information in English and Spanish.
Call 911 if you suspect an overdose.
Recognizing an overdose can be difficult. If you aren't sure, it is best to treat the situation like an overdose - you could save a life.
Signs of an Opioid Overdose
- Small, constricted "pinpoint pupils"
- Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
- Slow, shallow breathing
- Choking or gurgling sounds
- Limp body
- Pale, blue, or cold skin
Voices from the Community
Important Notes for Boyle
Use the map below to find resources near you
You can use the filters on the map to find doctors and other healthcare providers that prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD, also called MAT), naloxone (also known as Narcan® or Kloxxado™ nasal spray) and drug disposal sites.
view the legend and customize filters by clicking the map icon above.
Get Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Each person has a personal path to recovery from opioid use disorder, and treatment with medication is a medical standard of care. People who stop using opioids often go back to using them if they do not use medication to help them. Stopping and then restarting opioid use increases the chance of dying from an overdose.
- If you have a health care provider (doctor, nurse, etc.), ask them about methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. If you do not have a health care provider, use the map above to find a provider near you.
- Learn more about medications for opioid use disorder.
Carry Naloxone
Naloxone is a medicine that can save someone’s life if they are overdosing on opioids — whether it’s a prescription opioid, heroin, or a drug containing fentanyl. FDA approved forms of naloxone that are available include the nasal sprays Narcan® and Kloxxado™, the ZIMHI™ prefilled syringe, and generic formulations that are used with a syringe or IV.
Quick Facts:
- Anyone can give naloxone to a person who may be overdosing, even if you don’t know what they have overdosed on.
- You can get it from a pharmacy or local health department without a personal prescription, often for free.
- It can be used on pregnant women.
- It is safe to keep around children.
Dispose of Prescription Opioids
It is not safe to share unused medications with others, and it is important remove all leftover prescription pain medication from your home. Medication take-back drop boxes and events are the best way to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medicines that have passed their expiration date or are no longer needed. See the map above to find local disposal sites.
All medicines dropped off at the drug disposal sites will be destroyed and discarded. Before disposing of medications, remove all personal information on the label of pill bottles or medicine packaging. To safely dispose of medicine at home, mix with coffee grounds or other unpalatable substances before disposing in the trash or check the FDA list for opioids that can be flushed down the toilet. You can also ask your local pharmacist for advice on how best to dispose of a specific medicine.
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Get Involved in Your Community
Boyle is taking important steps to address the opioid crisis in your community and across the country by participating in the HEALing Communities Study. Learn more about the study, which is being implemented in four states.
You can make a difference too.
Share These Resources
Spread the word. Help others in Boyle find help and learn how they can get involved.
- Request campaign materials.
- Share this page on your social platforms.
Stand Up to Stigma
Stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, a person based on a negative stereotype. Stigma often affects how people with opioid use disorder are treated, making it difficult for them to find jobs, places to live, and medical care.
Learn more about stigma and how you can help end stigma in your community.