Who is eligible to receive a Naloxone Rescue Kit?

The eligibility to receive a Naloxone Rescue Kit is designed to target individuals who are at risk of opioid overdose, which is effectively addressed by the option stating persons over 12 years at risk of overdose. This reflects a public health initiative aimed at reducing fatalities from opioid overdoses by making life-saving medication readily accessible to those who are most likely to need it.

By making Naloxone available to a broader age range, the emphasis is on prevention and ensuring that young individuals who may be exposed to opioids—whether through prescribed medications or illicit use—have the opportunity to access this critical resource. There are also educational components that accompany the distribution of these kits to help individuals understand how to use Naloxone in an emergency situation properly.

The other options are more restrictive in nature and do not align with the intent of increasing access to Naloxone. Stipulating that only healthcare professionals or individuals over the age of 18 can receive a kit would essentially limit the reach of this important intervention. Similarly, confining access to prescription-only scenarios would make it far less accessible for those in immediate need during an overdose situation. Thus, the chosen answer accurately captures the goal of wide accessibility to Naloxone for those most at risk.