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Naloxone – Know the Facts
What is naloxone? Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, most popularly known by the name brand Narcan. Specifically, naloxone allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. It is not addictive and cannot be abused. When do you need naloxone? Naloxone should be administered to anyone who may be overdosing […]
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Naloxone Training
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Specifically, naloxone allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. It is not addictive and cannot be abused. Training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdose is recommended and available for first responders and community members. Contact overdose.prevention@odmhsas.org for more information on training. […]
About Naloxone
Naloxone is available at many pharmacies with no Dr. visits required. Naloxone is recommended for anyone with opioids in their home. If you have opioids, you should also have Naloxone.
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What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Specifically, naloxone allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. It is not addictive and cannot be abused. Training on recognizing and responding to opioid overdose is encouraged and available for first responders and community members. Contact overdose.prevention@odmhsas.org for more information. […]
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Xylazine Spurring Increase in Overdose Deaths
While there has been a great deal of discussion about the dangers of opiates, other drugs that are just as deadly have been linked to an increase in overdose deaths. Xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer, is knowingly or unknowingly being used in combination with other drugs. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” rivals fentanyl as a […]
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