Service Industry Harm Reduction Workshops

Narcan Behind Every Bar

In conjunction with New Orleans Health Department and State health officials, the Office of Nighttime Economy has been working to train hospitality workers in the administration of Narcan. The goal is to have Narcan behind every bar. Stay tuned for more information about workshops & training opportunities.

Naloxone (Narcan®) is a safe medication that can save someone’s life by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. It only works on opioids such as heroin, prescription painkillers, and fentanyl, but it is safe to use even if opioids are not present.

To request a training at your business, please reach out to nighttime@nola.gov.

Upcoming Narcan Trainings:

  • Tuesday 11/12/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. 

  • Tuesday 12/10/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at Downtown Tattoos & Piercings, 501 Frenchmen St. 

  • Tuesday 12/17/2024 at 3 p.m. - Narcan Training at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. 

  • Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano St. 

Drink Test Strips 

The New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy provides drink test strips to bars and music venues to help detect potential drink tampering. These easy-to-use strips test for common substances like GHB and ketamine, offering patrons a proactive safety measure. While not foolproof, drink test strips are a valuable tool in creating a safer nightlife experience. If you are a business and would like to request drink test strips, reach out to nighttime@nola.gov.

Stop the Bleed Trainings

University Medical Center New Orleans has been a pioneer in injury prevention and lifesaving techniques. Part of this effort is our commitment to the Department of Homeland Security "Stop the Bleed" Campaign. Launched in October 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

The Stop the Bleed program at University Medical Center is a joint venture with Spirit of Charity Foundation, LSU Health New Orleans, and the Tulane University School of Medicine. Register for a training here.