DJs Urge The Importance of Carrying Narcan At Events – [Read]

Tisoki, G Jones, Bawldy and more artists on Twitter discuss the importance of Narcan at shows.

A key factor to the success of the electronic music community is when we show human decency for one another. When we look out for each other at music venues and festivals, we are making the community respectable, stronger, and safer.

It is not only the responsibility of the attendees, but also the music artists, managers, and venue staff to keep a safe environment. With fentanyl cases and overdoses at an all-time high it more important than ever for people and venues to be equipped with Narcan.

Tisoki tweeted asking how we get venues to start carrying Narcan to which sparked an informative conversation on steps we can all takes as individuals.

EVERY MUSIC VENUE IN THE US NEEDS TO CARRY NARCAN

— TISOKI (@tisoki) December 19, 2021

for anyone who wants to have naloxone on hand: this website will apparently send you 2 vials of injectable naloxone and 2 sterile syringes for the cost of shipping ($9) after you complete a ~10min training coursehttps://t.co/Goghmwex1R

— G Jones (@gjonesbass) December 21, 2021

facts it should be EVERYWHERE sad thing is there’s a stigma with drugs and old heads automatically assuming your a criminal so it’ll be a while before that happens. i had a close friend pass and know plenty others that OD’d and they don’t even do drugs like that. it’s getting bad

— bàwldy (@bawldyofficial) December 20, 2021

In agreement with Tisoki, G Jones went even further encouraging other artists to request a certified Narcan dispenser at any future show and by carrying Narcan himself. Bawldy joins in on the conversation by adding no matter what someone’s decisions are, it shouldn’t have to cost them their life.

Anyone can learn how to dispense Narcan and if you’re willing to trade 10 minutes to learn, it could give someone the second chance they deserve. This type of proactive thinking and push for a new standard is what will save countless lives in the future.