Naloxone to Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Naloxone to Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

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Many patients who are prescribed high doses of opioids have witnessed overdoses but fewer than 3 percent have naloxone available for immediate use. Researchers propose a call to action for all health providers and state medical societies to ensure the widest distribution and easy availability of naloxone, including over the counter, which is likely to be FDA-approved very soon.

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Florida Atlantic University

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Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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