ASWSU: Narcan comes to residence halls, Greek Life
Senators discuss drink testing kits, scholarships for undocumented students
Pullman Police Officer Doug Anderson holds a box of Narcan, a nasal spray used for people who have overdosed on drugs, Nov. 2nd.
November 18, 2022
Narcan and drink testing kits are set to be available to students after Thanksgiving break.
ASWSU President Jacob Martinez said the university will receive 30 opioid overdose treatments known as Narcan. The treatments will be distributed to residence halls, Greek Life chapters and any student organizations that would like to have them, he said.
“I am going to set up a meeting where individuals are going to have to learn how to use the Narcan and be the ones to obtain it,” he said. “So, it is going to be kind of like a training, and this is just to provide more of the patient statement that Narcan is a there-and-then type of moment.”
Narcan should only be used when absolutely necessary, Martinez said.
On top of getting these treatments, WSU is also receiving drink testing kits. Six thousand dollars in funding for the kits will come from ASWSU’s Coug Health Fund, he said.
Martinez also discussed compensation for undocumented students at the Wednesday night meeting. ASWSU hopes to implement a scholarship to pay undocumented students, he said.
To fund the scholarship, ASWSU will create a gala, which is planned for November 2023. It will work with other organizations to make students aware of the gala, so more people will attend the event, Martinez said.
“The scholarship is going to be application-based, so it is going to be for undocumented students who are working. There’s going to be simple questions [on the scholarship], but for those who fill it out, they will be approved,” Marinez explained.
Martinez plans to meet with Stephen Bischoff, Multicultural Student Services director, to figure out how to make the scholarship payments on a monthly basis.
“Right now, it’s looking like if we do this scholarship, it’s going to be a one-time fee,” Martinez said.
Nicco • Nov 18, 2022 at 1:58 am
The state of Washington has a program where they will ship you Narcan for free on request. I’ve used it several times and was able to put at least one box in all of my work and personal kits. Washington state also has a standing order for pharmacies to dispense Naloxone to those that ask for it. But if you don’t have medical insurance you may end up paying out of pocket for them. The pharmacy method is the easiest way to get the autoinjectors, but they’re still specialized. If you need autoinjectors, be sure to call ahead. Most pharmacies will have plenty of inter-nasal. It’s the easiest that it’s ever been to (legitimately) acquire Naloxone right now. I strongly advise you take advantage.