| 单词 | naloxone |
| 例句 | Until that moment, she had helped thousands of naloxone kits get into the hands of users and their peers. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The agency this week released draft guidelines for family doctors, encouraging them to be more careful about prescribing opioids for chronic pain and urging the increased use of naloxone, an overdose antidote. Fatal drug overdoses hit record high in US, government figures show 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z Davis, senior attorney with the National Health Law Program, has created a database of laws on naloxone access. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Dunkle pumped a shot of naloxone – also known by the trade name Narcan – into him. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z In 2017, it considered selling naloxone, a drug that reverses overdoses. Sackler family behind OxyContin made $4bn amid opioid crisis, filings claim 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z North Carolina passed its first law in early 2013, legalizing “standing orders” which allow doctors to authorize an entity such as the coalition to possess and distribute naloxone freely to persons at risk of overdose. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Known generically as naloxone, it reverses the effects of opioids — drugs that include legal painkillers such as oxycodone and illegal narcotics such as heroin. Heroin antidote Narcan as a nasal spray gets clearance from US regulators 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z The plane made an emergency landing in Moline, Illinois at 1:17 a.m., and Prince was revived on the tarmac with a shot of naloxone, a medication used to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses. Singer Judith Hill Recalls Prince's Emergency Landing 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Doctors writing in the New England Journal of Medicine called for government intervention to control the price of the drug, saying that cost is discouraging use of naloxone. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z The organization has also helped put in place what experts say is another key to North Carolina’s life-saving success: laws that make it easier for regular people to get naloxone. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z “It’s not as simple as just putting naloxone into the device and selling it,” said Mike Kelly, president of Adapt’s US operations. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Despite its success saving lives, the coalition faces an increasing obstacle: the cost of naloxone, and of staff needed to run a growing program. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The scenario Adams faced recently at her friend’s house was her first time administering naloxone herself, after 18 months of volunteering and then working for the coalition. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The company responded to the senators’ letter by claiming that the real barrier to naloxone access is “lack of insurance coverage or unreasonable coverage restrictions”. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Childs’ organization also works with all of the above, and has trained more than 100 police departments to use naloxone. North Carolina reverses thousands of drug overdoses amid opioid crisis 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Most of the manufacturers distribute a limited amount of free supplies to community groups and emergency services like Dunkle’s or sell naloxone at a discount. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z In February she founded the Solace Foundation in southern California to distribute the naloxone among addicts, many of them homeless, their relatives and friends. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z But he’s astute enough to know that what’s happening here has no clinical justification, and we can feel Boyle’s censorious attitude pumping through these pages like a naloxone drip. Review | T.C. Boyle is America’s bard of historical frauds. It’s about time he skewered Timothy Leary. 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z “We believe that such policies should explicitly call on manufacturers to reduce the price of naloxone and increase transparency regarding their costs, particularly those related to the development of new formulations,” it said. How price-gouging of opioid overdose cure costs lives: 'There's never enough' 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Election officials are confronting the new reality of having the overdose-reversal drug naloxone on hand as a precaution. Local election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In the meantime, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said officials were sending the overdose-reversal drug naloxone to the office as a precaution. Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Stuby said she would like to send people released from jail home with naloxone, but that law enforcement officials haven’t been willing to go that far. As billions roll in to fight the US opioid epidemic, one county shows how recovery can work 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z None of the overdoses were fatal but several occurred on school grounds and required CPR or the administration of naloxone to save the students’ lives, according to the sheriff’s office. Virginia governor orders schools to disclose details of school-related drug overdoses 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, administer naloxone, which comes in a nasal spray container. 7 take-aways from expert panel on the fentanyl crisis in King County 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Just a few months ago, election workers in Ingham County, Michigan, were trained in using naloxone out of concern that something like this week’s occurrences could happen, Clerk Barb Byrum said. Local election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Over the last six months, ambassadors used naloxone to reverse 52 opioid overdoses, Metro said. Metro wants riders back. Those green-shirted 'transit ambassadors' are part of the plan 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z She has overdosed “more times than I can remember,” she said, and she credits naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug, for saving her life repeatedly. Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z I was told someone died even after being given naloxone. 7 common questions about fentanyl, answered 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z You can find more information about how to deliver naloxone to someone in our Seattle Times resource guide. 7 take-aways from expert panel on the fentanyl crisis in King County 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Venues have to navigate archaic laws passed during the height of the war on drugs, raising concerns about potential liability businesses may face for carrying naloxone. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z It also recommended making fentanyl test strips, naloxone and drug lockboxes more available to families. Fentanyl driving surge in overdoses among kids in WA’s child welfare system 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z He had overdosed the previous day and needed five doses of naloxone to come back. Pregnant and addicted: Homeless women see hope in street medicine 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Fentanyl overdoses can sometimes require multiple doses of naloxone, often referred to by name brand Narcan, to reverse. 7 common questions about fentanyl, answered 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “To stem the tide of deaths from opioid overdose, we need to raise awareness, increase access to treatment, and get naloxone to people who use drugs,” Kwan-Gett said. WA rolls out new data dashboard on fatal overdoses 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z However, only 35% of the respondents said they have received naloxone before. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The hospital is working on staff education and programs that help get naloxone in the hands of youth more quickly. Fentanyl is killing more kids, but treatment isn’t keeping pace 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Justice Department is sending out about $345 million in federal funding in the next year, including money to support mentoring young people at risk and increasing access to the overdose-reversal drug naloxone. Oregon Gov. Kotek directs police to crack down on fentanyl distribution 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z However, naloxone wears off after 30 to 90 minutes and sometimes opioids remain in the body longer than that, so it is possible for someone to experience overdose symptoms after being given naloxone successfully. 7 common questions about fentanyl, answered 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z That also influences harm reduction because people using primarily stimulants might not be prepared with naloxone or other life-saving materials when they are using drugs. Stimulants may be driving a "fourth wave" of the overdose crisis, with deaths at an all-time high 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z She usually stores naloxone in her bedside table. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Police treated the dog with Narcan — a brand of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone — and said the animal “immediately began to recover.” Dog owner disputes Irvine police claim that puppy overdosed on fentanyl 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration approved use of naloxone, also referred to by its brand name “Narcan,” to treat overdoses. Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Calling 911 before or after administering naloxone can help ensure someone does not overdose again. 7 common questions about fentanyl, answered 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z A “beware of dog” sign was posted on a wall, near a taped canister of naloxone, an antidote that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. ‘Never come back:’ Flooding highlights dangers to homeless living in tunnels 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Typically, naloxone can only reverse an overdose for 30 to 90 minutes. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z He contacted paramedics and medical staff that work on site who injected Liptau with naloxone and administered CPR until she recovered. Behind closed hotel doors, King County’s homeless people find relief, new risks 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z West Virginia’s Office of Drug Control Policy and the University of Charleston Pharmacy School have supplied naloxone for West Virginia’s events since its inception in 2020. Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z There are reports of a newer substance called Nitazines circulating nationally, which are a more potent opioid than fentanyl and may require more doses of naloxone to reverse an overdose. 7 common questions about fentanyl, answered 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “Fentanyl testing strips and Narcan are really important preventative care tools,” Taylor said, referring to a well-known brand of naloxone. Campus recovery groups support student sobriety as overdoses rise in WA 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The nonprofit aims to prevent overdoses by traveling to music and arts festivals across the country, handing out free kits of naloxone, the fast-acting, life-saving medication that can reverse an opiate overdose within minutes. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z In the past year, Malone’s organization has “flooded” its shelters with naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, and beefed up training for staff and clients on how to better prevent, detect and respond to overdoses. Behind closed hotel doors, King County’s homeless people find relief, new risks 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Braden Hopkins, a 20-year-old student at the University of Alabama, has been pushing for more naloxone and fentanyl test strip training and access within Greek life and other organizations. Communities across Appalachia band together for first-ever 13-state Narcan distribution event 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Last week, Irvine police officers gave the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to a pit bull puppy that they believed might have been exposed to fentanyl. Police give OD-reversing drug to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z King County Public Health provides the group with test strips and the Washington State Department of Health provides naloxone. Campus recovery groups support student sobriety as overdoses rise in WA 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z And according to the nonprofit’s anonymous survey results, nearly two-thirds of the people who got naloxone from the booth said they know somebody who has overdosed. With fentanyl’s arrival, WA’s music scene turns to education, naloxone 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z President Biden’s top health officials are giving Americans a hands-on look at how to use naloxone, the generic name for Narcan’s overdose-reversing drug available at pharmacies without a prescription. HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Detectives testified that when Waite found her daughter unresponsive she rushed to a pharmacy to buy naloxone, a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose. As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z At the station, officers administered naloxone to the dog, who made a “pretty quick” turnaround, Oldoerp said. Police give OD-reversing drug to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Paramedics arrived and used naloxone on the man, who woke up and became aggressive, the Sheriff’s Office said. Longview officers kill Seattle man who shot ‘ghost gun’ at them, authorities say 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z A state law passed in 2019 requires school districts with 2,000 or more students to have at least one set of naloxone in each high school. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The administration considers naloxone to be a key tool in its fight against the drug overdose crisis that kills over 100,000 Americans per day. HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z A third product, an over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray to reverse opioid overdose, from the nonprofit Harm Reduction Therapeutics was approved by the FDA in July. Medicines360’s long and winding, $82 million road to create and distribute $50 birth control 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration approved a nasal spray version of naloxone for over-the-counter sales. Police give OD-reversing drug to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Narcan and other naloxone nasal sprays swiftly reverse an opioid overdose and are easy to use. Narcan Is Headed to Stores: What You Need to Know 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z For the past three years, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has collected data from nurses on the number of naloxone doses administered in schools. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z HHS officials conducted a demonstration because naloxone is being offered this month over the counter, without a prescription, for the first time. HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z More than 80 percent of the respondents said that naloxone, a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose, should be readily available in places like bars and fire stations. Addiction Treatment Eludes More Than Half of Americans in Need 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The pair cofounded This Must Be The Place, an Ohio-based nonprofit that distributes free naloxone at music festivals and concerts across the country, including Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party and Day In Day Out. What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z When they do use naloxone, a drug that reverses the effect of opioids, they typically inject a small dose. Federal officials may shut down overdose prevention centers in Manhattan 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “It’s clear we need more naloxone available in the community,” Nelson said, “and schools are part of the community.” WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Dr. Gupta said the government is working with drug companies to get cheaper options on shelves and encouraging states and insurers to make naloxone kits available for free. HHS officials give live demo of how to use overdose-reversing Narcan 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z They are armed not only with naloxone — a medicine commonly known as Narcan that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose — but also cylinders of lifesaving oxygen. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z If you’re going to a music festival, concert or event where you think people may be using recreational drugs, here’s what experts say you should know about naloxone and fentanyl test strips. What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z RiVive is a nasal spray version of naloxone, which rapidly reverses or blocks the effects of opioids, restoring normal respiration, especially when given within minutes of the first signs of an overdose. US FDA approves second over-the-counter opioid overdose reversal drug 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Most of the districts in the state are small and rural, and don’t fall under the requirement to stock naloxone, said Nelson. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z “El Chapo’s son is behind bars,” Dr. Gupta said, “and naloxone, or NARCAN, is over-the-counter, and treatment for addiction is more accessible than it’s ever been.” DEA chief: Fentanyl remains the top threat, but a worse synthetic drug could emerge 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Willett timed them as they rehearsed the steps to take within the first minute of encountering someone who had stopped breathing: Injecting the person with a dose of naloxone. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The nasal version of naloxone, which Perry said is the most user-friendly version, works just like Flonase. What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z As the crisis intensified, Alonzo often received urgent emails from Texas school districts and law enforcement agencies eager for training and naloxone kits. Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The School Nurse Corps works to get smaller districts up to speed with a fentanyl policy and naloxone supply. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z North Carolina already offers free syringes, community naloxone distribution and drug checks with fentanyl test strips to opioid users. States tighten criminal penalties for fentanyl 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Preventing someone from ever losing consciousness with oxygen, in turn, means they can avoid having to turn to naloxone, which can hurl people into a painful withdrawal. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Anyone of any age can acquire and administer naloxone under Washington state law. What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z In the past, she estimated she had given away more than $4.5 million worth of naloxone through her training sessions. Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z This most recent year, 2022-23, OSPI’s Health Services and School Nurse Corps sent a separate survey asking how many doses of naloxone were administered. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Suboxone, taken as a dissolvable pill or film placed under the tongue, is a commonly used medication combining buprenorphine with the overdose reversal drug naloxone. Fentanyl addiction is tough to kick. Has WA found ‘the secret sauce’ in health ‘hub’ model? 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z That pain can spur people to take more drugs to alleviate it, which exacerbates the risk of them sliding back into an overdose when the naloxone wears off, See said. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z You can also order naloxone online for free using the Washington State order form or the King County order form. What to know about fentanyl safety at festivals and other events 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z She walked them through how to prevent opioid deaths, how to recognize an overdose and how to administer naloxone. Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The district stocks four doses of naloxone at all high schools and two doses at middle and elementary schools. WA schools see use of overdose medication rise 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Emergency room physicians sometimes use this method while treating patients who have overdosed and received the reversal drug naloxone, which clears the system of fentanyl and makes it more receptive to buprenorphine. Treating fentanyl addiction is complicated. Here’s how WA doctors are adapting 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Because opioids can linger in the body longer than naloxone, people are supposed to be monitored for hours after getting the medication. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z We can ensure that naloxone, the opioid overdose antidote, gets into the hands of people who use drugs by supplying it to harm reduction programs. Why criminalization of drugs doesn't prevent overdoses 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Afterward, students gathered at the front of the class to grab free naloxone kits provided by Alonzo. Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing GOP Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z It could be used similarly to a medication such as naloxone, which is currently available to treat opioid use disorder. Could New Weight-Loss Drugs like Ozempic Treat Addiction? 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Harm reduction services, which run the gamut from syringe access to naloxone distribution to supervised consumption, are all important stop gaps to preventing death. Thanks for nothing, DEA. 50 years later, drugs are deadlier and more abundant than ever 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z The Skid Row teams default to using naloxone when they find someone who isn’t breathing. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Food & Drug Administration can take steps to extend over-the-counter designation to generic intramuscular naloxone — the most common and the cheapest form of this life-saving medication. Why criminalization of drugs doesn't prevent overdoses 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z There’s a similar pattern, addiction experts say, in the government’s opposition to the widespread use of the drug naloxone, which can instantly reverse an overdose. Mexico says it doesn't have a fentanyl problem. New data reveal a hidden epidemic 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Webster took out the naloxone nasal spray that he always carries with him and, with his thumb and two fingers, sprayed the drug into the person’s nose. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Opioid epidemic: San Francisco could become the first city in the country to require its pharmacies to carry the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, The Associated Press reports. Two California Companies Will Soon Sell Lab-Grown Meat 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z “When you see those results,” Willett said, “you don’t need to wonder if you need to give more naloxone,” and can avoid a second or third dose if it isn’t needed. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Using two years of administrative data from Marion County, we compared the time and location of drug seizures logged by local police to clusters of fatal overdoses, nonfatal overdoses, and naloxone administrations by first responders. Why criminalization of drugs doesn't prevent overdoses 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Meanwhile paramedics and hospitals are struggling to get sufficient supplies, and the lack of available naloxone scares people struggling with addiction. Mexico says it doesn't have a fentanyl problem. New data reveal a hidden epidemic 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z He’d previously picked up the naloxone from the Peer Seattle vending machine. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey proposed this month that all retail pharmacies in the city be required to carry naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time. Gov. Newsom doubles state police force in San Francisco to crack down on fentanyl crisis 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Many overdoses also involve more than one drug, including non-opioids that do not respond to naloxone. How mobile teams on Skid Row use oxygen to prevent overdoses and save lives 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z They were successfully revived with the overdose antidote naloxone, administered by the Bellevue Fire Department, and taken to the hospital. WA schools try to catch up on warning students about fentanyl 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Dorsey proposed on Tuesday the mandate that would require every retail pharmacy in the city to carry at least two boxes of naloxone. San Francisco board member wants to mandate pharmacies carry naloxone as overdose cases grow 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z It urges people to never use drugs alone and to carry naloxone. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Under the proposal, pharmacies would be mandated to carry at least two boxes of naloxone or face a $1,000 fine. Gov. Newsom doubles state police force in San Francisco to crack down on fentanyl crisis 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Making naloxone more widely available is seen as a key strategy in controlling the nationwide overdose crisis, which has been linked to more than 100,000 U.S. deaths annually. Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Metro “ambassadors” — guides wearing lime-green shirts — stood in pairs at station platforms and on train cars, with black pouches of doses of naloxone, a medication used in opioid overdoses, affixed to their belts. L.A. Opens Its New Light-Rail Link 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The proposal comes a few months after the FDA approved the Narcan brand of naloxone for over-the-counter, nonprescription purposes. San Francisco board member wants to mandate pharmacies carry naloxone as overdose cases grow 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Rather, it is stocked with 300 packages of fentanyl test strips, 75 boxes of naloxone nasal spray and 72 boxes of intramuscular naloxone syringes. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Narcan brand of naloxone for nonprescription, over-the-counter purposes, allowing anyone to buy the medication directly from a pharmacy. Gov. Newsom doubles state police force in San Francisco to crack down on fentanyl crisis 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Other brands of naloxone and injectable forms will not yet be available but could be soon. Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Philadelphia officials stress that naloxone should still be administered in all cases of suspected overdose, since xylazine is almost always found in combination with fentanyl. Animal sedative adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths? 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z In California, naloxone can already be dispensed by a pharmacist upon request. San Francisco board member wants to mandate pharmacies carry naloxone as overdose cases grow 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z It has also expanded the distribution of test strips and naloxone. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z They were successfully revived with the overdose antidote naloxone by the Bellevue Fire Department and were taken to the hospital. Nonfatal fentanyl overdose of 2 Bellevue students prompts warning 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Walgreens said naloxone is already carried in all of its San Francisco pharmacies. Struggling with a drug crisis, San Francisco wants Narcan available at every pharmacy 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Dr. Gupta, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said he met with naloxone manufacturers Tuesday and told them no one should be denied naloxone because of cost. Senate panel advances bill targeting fentanyl money trail 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z To help avoid fatal overdoses, officials recommended keeping on hand naloxone, an overdose-reversing medication that is available in pharmacies without a prescription and through community distribution points. L.A. public health officials warn about fentanyl-tainted pills in Mexican drug stores 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z In 2022, the county distributed more than 13,000 naloxone kits, which reverse an overdose in progress with an injection or nasal spray. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Instead, they might focus on purchasing naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Opioid settlement payouts to localities made public for first time 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z For example, she had an EMT tell her that when a big drug bust was happening, first responders would double stock their ambulances with naloxone. Why drug overdoses soar after drug busts 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z He also wants communities at higher risks of overdoses to be “saturated” with naloxone. Senate panel advances bill targeting fentanyl money trail 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z To comply with opioid remediation requirements, the funds can be used for housing or educating people in treatment and recovery, school-based programs, distribution of naloxone and supporting first responders. WA to get over $370 million from lawsuit resolutions to fight opioid addiction 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Webster goes once a week, picking up extra naloxone and test strips to give to friends or just to people on the street. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z The city launched a needle exchange program in 1994, and in recent years, officials have focused on expanding access to naloxone while reducing low-level narcotics and drug paraphernalia arrests. Abstinence not required: How a Baltimore drug treatment program prioritizes saving lives 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Together, the researchers looked at multiple pieces of data in Marion County, with a population of nearly 1 million: overdose fatalities, non-fatal overdoses, naloxone given by emergency medical services and drug seizures. Why drug overdoses soar after drug busts 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Doctors and nurses meet with patients, write prescriptions and provide basic wound care, hepatitis C treatment, packages of the overdose reversal agent naloxone and more, all free of charge. Abstinence not required: How a Baltimore drug treatment program prioritizes saving lives 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z “What we do know is without the naloxone on that and that trajectory of the overdose deaths would be much, much worse.” One Metro worker revived 21 riders overdosing on opioids. He's not alone 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z At Peer Seattle, there’s a steady demand for the test strips and naloxone available in the vending machine, said Christopher Archiopoli, the organization’s director. Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z During a recent visit, an unopened package of naloxone lay on the kitchen table alongside dishes, pans and groceries. Abstinence not required: How a Baltimore drug treatment program prioritizes saving lives 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z But a closer look reveals that instead of stocking candy bars and bags of chips, its racks are filled with drug-test strips and the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. As opioid crisis claims more lives, NYC unveils vending machine stocking overdose-reversing naloxone 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z One would require public places like schools, stadiums and concert venues to carry naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. California advances fentanyl bills on prevention, increased penalties 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Walking along a rail platform, a veteran transit worker spotted a package of the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone, picked it up and slipped it in his vest. One Metro worker revived 21 riders overdosing on opioids. He's not alone 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Why not just hand out naloxone from the front desk? Overdose deaths keep rising in King County. Is a vending machine part of the solution? 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Fentanyl: With fentanyl deaths soaring, Los Angeles County is giving out drug pipes and other supplies, like clean needles, sanitary wipes, fentanyl test strips and naloxone, to combat the crisis, The Los Angeles Times reports. San Francisco’s Ousted District Attorney Has a New Job 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z As nationwide rates of fentanyl overdoses have grown into a public health crisis, experts have pointed to naloxone as a way to save lives. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z States that have made naloxone accessible, such as Massachusetts, are seeing a drop in overdose deaths, said Democratic Sen. Anthony Portantino of Burbank, who authored the bill. California advances fentanyl bills on prevention, increased penalties 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The transit worker saw so many overdoses he began going to a clinic on his way to work to get more doses of naloxone, commonly known by the brand Narcan. One Metro worker revived 21 riders overdosing on opioids. He's not alone 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Studies have repeatedly refuted that harm reduction promotes drug use, and a California naloxone distribution program reversed 173,948 overdoses since 2018, a spokesman for the state Department of Health Care Services said. With fentanyl deaths soaring, L.A. County is giving out drug pipes and other supplies 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z As opposed to products using naloxone, such as the 4 milligram spray approved for over-the-counter sale in March, nalmefene hydrochloride acts on a user’s opioid receptors longer and is, in general, more potent. FDA approves Opvee nasal spray for opioid overdoses 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Public health advocates have celebrated the decision to further expand access to naloxone, but over-the-counter Narcan likely won’t be available until this summer, while Opvee will likely launch in October at the earliest. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “We’re not suffering from a naloxone shortage where we need to use an alternative,” he said. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z They handed out naloxone to 73% more people than programs that did not get the state money, the RTI analysis found. California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z A key part of the strategy is naloxone, an overdose-reversing medication that can now be sold over the counter. U.S. Recorded Nearly 110,000 Overdose Deaths in 2022 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Symptoms that would last 30 to 40 minutes with a naloxone dosage can last more than six hours with nalmefene. FDA approves Opvee nasal spray for opioid overdoses 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The kits include either two single-dose vials of naloxone hydrochloride injection solution with syringes, or two single-doses of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z It will compete in the same market as naloxone, where most buyers are local governments and community groups that distribute to first responders and those at risk of overdose. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The result would be “to cut programs that are already funded to do overdose prevention, education and naloxone distribution,” Courtney said. California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z They could also provide HIV and hepatitis screenings, as well as access to clean syringes and naloxone, the overdose reversal drug. What most of us think about opioid treatment is wrong, researcher says 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The naloxone machines sell for anywhere from $4,500 to about $7,400 for an outdoor machine. Vending machines are the latest tool for fighting opioid overdoses 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Despite barriers such as high copays and conflicting pharmacy policies, pharmacies throughout the state have reported a rise in naloxone’s popularity since the statewide order went into effect, Green said. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Opvee is similar to naloxone, the life-saving drug that has been used for decades to quickly counter overdoses of heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Newsom ramped up his proposed spending on naloxone significantly when he revised his budget plan in May, compared to his initial proposal in January. California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z In the last year, Abdul had revived six people after fentanyl overdoses by administering CPR and the nasal spray naloxone. ‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z A growing number of cities and local governments are making so-called “harm reduction” items, including the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, available for free via machines. Vending machines are the latest tool for fighting opioid overdoses 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z At the region’s Safeway pharmacies, staffers are “actively dispensing” naloxone every week, he added. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z It’s not immediately clear how the new drug will be used differently compared to naloxone, and some experts see potential downsides to its longer-acting effect. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z “Stigma is the No. 1 barrier for a lot of people to enter into any kind of service, to receive healthcare, or to get resources like naloxone,” Haywood said. California plans to spend more on Narcan, but it could lose workers who hand it out 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z A free vending machine that dispenses the overdose-reversal drug naloxone was unveiled this week at Santa Clara University, the first such campus resource in the Bay Area. Fentanyl overdoses contribute to surge in L.A. County homeless deaths 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Interest in the approach is expected to grow after U.S. regulators recently approved Narcan, the leading naloxone brand, to be sold without a prescription. Vending machines are the latest tool for fighting opioid overdoses 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Pharmacists have found a “need to educate patients who use opioids for pain management and having naloxone on hand in case of emergency,” Reynolds wrote in an email. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z In studies funded by the federal government, Opvee achieved similar recovery results to Narcan, the leading brand of naloxone nasal spray. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Greater emphasis should be put on harm reduction, experts say, including increasing access to the overdose reversal drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, in homes. Roster of babies killed by fentanyl grows by one; toddler’s mother is charged 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Greater emphasis should be put on harm reduction, she said, including increasing access to the overdose reversal drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, in homes. 'No child should be dying': Fentanyl-related deaths among kids rising, Yale study says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z A free vending machine that dispenses the overdose-reversal drug naloxone was unveiled this week at Santa Clara University, the first such campus resource in the Bay Area, school officials said. Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Pharmacies: All Washington pharmacies can provide naloxone to those at risk of overdosing or who know someone who might be, according to a state standing order. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Because fentanyl stays in the body longer than heroin and other opioids, some people may require multiple doses of naloxone over several hours to fully reverse an overdose. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z One of the reasons xylazine is regarded as a particularly dangerous additive in street drugs is that, since it is not an opioid, the overdose-reversal medication naloxone is not effective on it. Sheriff's Dept. program to track presence of flesh-eating street drug in Los Angeles 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Roller has administered naloxone several times on strangers, he said, describing a grim experience of watching other people go about their business while someone is dying of an overdose. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z School officials across the U.S. have been attempting to stem a surge in overdose deaths, especially among teenagers, by increasing the availability of naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z By mail: Washingtonians can receive free naloxone in the mail, either from the Kelly-Ross Pharmacy if you’re a King County resident or the People’s Harm Reduction Alliance if you live in any other county. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z With naloxone, those symptoms might last 30 to 40 minutes. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Still, Shover said, if you believe that someone you know has overdosed on xylazine, the best course of action is to give them naloxone and call 911. Sheriff's Dept. program to track presence of flesh-eating street drug in Los Angeles 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z One dose of naloxone can be the difference between a fatal overdose and survival. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z “Now, students absolutely recognize that there are life-saving tools like naloxone available, and that they can be part of the solution to the opioid crisis.” Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The state issued a standing order in 2019 that allows all pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Nelson said it’s easy enough to give a second or third dose of naloxone if it wears off. New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Typically, xylazine is mixed with fentanyl to extend the drug’s high, so naloxone may still be effective. Sheriff's Dept. program to track presence of flesh-eating street drug in Los Angeles 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The 21-year-old is now an advocate for naloxone accessibility, working with state health workers to reach other young adults at risk of overdose. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Chang, who has been helping with small-scale naloxone distribution for years, said the dispenser at Santa Clara University is the first of its kind to be unveiled at a Bay Area university. Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The state also provides free naloxone to certain organizations such as syringe, street outreach, jail release and housing programs, Huriaux said. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z As the opioid crisis continues to rise within the United States, the discussion surrounding naloxone distribution becomes entirely more critical. Opinion | Price is a major factor for Narcan access 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z That means when someone stops breathing, turns blue and isn’t responsive after an overdose, I can administer naloxone to reverse another tragedy. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Research shows naloxone is often administered by friends, according to the health agency, so the statewide campaign was inspired by the idea that more “friends” carrying naloxone could lead to fewer overdose deaths. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z “They wanted naloxone to be more accessible. Their advocacy and persistence in seeking solutions was pivotal to this launch.” Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Washington’s naloxone finder at StopOverdose.org, which Newman helps run, includes a map of sites throughout the state that offer free naloxone, including community organizations and hospital clinics with walk-in options. Fighting fentanyl: What happened when we tried to get naloxone at pharmacies around Puget Sound 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z This overpricing of accessible naloxone is simply another example of the outrageous cost of drugs within the United States. Opinion | Price is a major factor for Narcan access 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The first overdose-reversal drug approved for community use and now OTC, it delivers a spray of naloxone through the nose and works in minutes. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The second phase of the campaign, still in development, will focus on providing educational materials, tools and support to professionals and coalitions so they can speak with students and parents about fentanyl and naloxone. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Free naloxone kits can be picked up at USC’s Health Sciences Campus and University Park Campus. Could a Narcan vending machine help stem opioid deaths among young people? 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Liquid naloxone, which must be injected, is far cheaper but has not been approved for over the counter sales. Experts slam plan to sell drug overdose antidote Narcan at about $50 a kit 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, has received F.D.A. approval to be sold over the counter and should be widely available by late summer. The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Only in the last 10 years have we seen a shift to a more compassionate, humanizing approach that has elevated the importance of harm reduction, including naloxone. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Roller was drawn to the state initiative to help correct misinformation about fentanyl and educate young people about the drug’s dangers and the potentially lifesaving naloxone dose. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But they caution that people should still use naloxone on someone who might be overdosing. Biden administration declares fentanyl-xylazine mix an ‘emerging threat' 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z For now, though, the $50 price point will make it harder to “massively scale up distribution” of naloxone, said Sarah Evans, division director of drug policy for Open Society Foundations, a progressive grant-making network. Experts slam plan to sell drug overdose antidote Narcan at about $50 a kit 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Scientific American spoke to some experts in harm reduction and opioid use disorder about what the FDA’s decision means, how naloxone works and what role it can play in stemming the crisis. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Harm reduction programs that meet people where they are with free naloxone circumvent these barriers. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z And, he pointed out, “Washington is a state where naloxone is quite easy to get.” WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z They ask people to move from the entryways of businesses, break up fights and administer naloxone when people have overdosed. Third Avenue Project seeks to clear section of downtown 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The company has charged around $47 to local and state health departments, harm-reduction groups and first responders who have handed out millions of doses of naloxone in recent years. Experts slam plan to sell drug overdose antidote Narcan at about $50 a kit 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z And even though naloxone binds to the same receptors, it doesn’t produce the same effects—so it doesn’t cause a euphoric “high” like opioids do. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The federal government should remove all forms and dosages of naloxone from prescription requirement altogether. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The Food and Drug Administration approved naloxone for over-the-counter sale March 29, and a standing order in Washington already made naloxone accessible without a prescription. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z A pilot program is putting Narcan, a nasal spray of the overdose-stopping medication naloxone, in four vending machines in the city. Overdose recovery spray Narcan is now available from D.C. vending machines 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Americans are dying from it at such an alarming rate, that the US has approved the sale of naloxone - an overdose-reversing drug - without a prescription. Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z The process isn’t foolproof: it might take multiple doses for naloxone to kick in, and its effect only lasts about half an hour. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Federal funding should be directed to companies like Remedy Alliance, run by the country’s leading naloxone experts, which negotiates cheap naloxone prices with pharmaceutical companies and distributes it to harm reduction programs. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Residents should be able to pick up naloxone at their nearest pharmacy, though they can also use a naloxone locator tool on stopoverdose.org. WA campaign aims to address rising overdose rates among young people 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z For years, I and many other advocates have been trying to make naloxone available without a prescription. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Smiley thinks he has seen more than 20 people overdose, but he has revived them all by using naloxone, a medicated nasal spray which can reverse an opioid overdose. Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z As it wears off, an overdose can resume—but naloxone buys crucial time to get medical help. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z State funds could then support organizations providing free naloxone to people who use drugs and their families in innovative ways. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Experts still recommend administering naloxone, saying there is no downside to attempting to resuscitate someone who is experiencing a suspected overdose. Washington is getting antsy about ‘tranq,’ a nasty drug complicating fentanyl crisis 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The biggest benefit of making it available alongside first aid kits and cough and cold medicines, I believe, is that it normalizes naloxone. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z While naloxone may not reverse the effects of xylazine, it is still able to reverse the effects of the fentanyl it is often mixed with and should be used in all suspected opioid overdoses. What is Xylazine? A Medical Toxicologist Explains How It Increases Overdose Risk, And Why Narcan Can Still Save A Life 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z If it turns out that someone doesn’t have opioids in their system, the procedure is still safe because naloxone only binds to mu opioid receptors. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z This decision has been a long time coming; emergency medical personnel have used naloxone for decades, and it’s been prescribed for laypeople to carry since 1996. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The long-awaited decision could dramatically broaden the availability of Narcan, a spray version of naloxone, which requires no special training to administer, and has already been credited with saving thousands of lives from opioid overdoses. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Wen: Even before the FDA issued its decision, all 50 states and the District passed laws that allow any person to obtain naloxone without a prescription from their physician. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The critical goal of administering naloxone is to prevent patients from dying of dangerously low breathing rates. What is Xylazine? A Medical Toxicologist Explains How It Increases Overdose Risk, And Why Narcan Can Still Save A Life 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z At participating pharmacies, an individual doesn’t need a prescription with their name on it to access naloxone but does need to speak with a pharmacist in person. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z As an expert in harm reduction, I know that although finally authorizing one OTC naloxone product is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Harm-reduction groups, local health departments and the administration have made naloxone’s distribution a key part of efforts to reduce the staggering number of deaths. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Many pharmacies don’t even carry naloxone, and people might not know to ask for it. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z If you suspect an overdose, calling emergency medical services and administering naloxone are still the critical first steps to saving a life. What is Xylazine? A Medical Toxicologist Explains How It Increases Overdose Risk, And Why Narcan Can Still Save A Life 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z What are the symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how is naloxone spray administered? How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z State laws that swept the country officially made naloxone accessible outside of medical settings, meanwhile, after 2001. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Last fall, the FDA made it easier for drug companies to sell discounted naloxone to harm-reduction groups. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Public health officials and harm-reduction advocates have been trying to bypass these barriers by directly purchasing naloxone and dispensing it to people who are at highest risk. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z After administering naloxone, call 911 and either perform rescue breathing if possible or turn the person on their side to reduce the risk of choking. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Before then, harm reduction nonprofits and activists led a bottom-up revitalization of health care for people who use drugs by applying creative ways to distribute naloxone and other lifesaving supplies to them despite legal barriers. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z That allowed Remedy Alliance, an umbrella organization that sells the cheaper liquid naloxone to harm-reduction groups, to purchase and ship 768,000 more vials, which must be administered through a syringe. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z It’s common for local health departments to provide naloxone free of charge to people actively using drugs. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Making naloxone available more widely is seen as a key strategy to control the nationwide overdose crisis, which has been linked to more than 100,000 U.S. deaths a year. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Harm reduction experts emphasize that naloxone will only counteract an opioid overdose. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z For example, Dan Bigg and the Chicago Recovery Alliance worked around naloxone’s prescription requirements in the 1990s by having doctors write prescriptions in the field alongside staff who provided training. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z “A lot of naloxone … will expire on shelves and not bring people back from the dead,” said Dasgupta, an epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Many community hubs such as schools, libraries, parks and shelters carry naloxone and help distribute it to residents. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The majority of those deaths are tied to opioids, primarily potent synthetic versions such as fentanyl that can take multiple doses of naloxone to reverse. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z If a person has multiple drugs in their system, naloxone will only reverse the opioid overdose. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z While such nonprofit organizations are still best positioned to get naloxone to people who use drugs, they can’t distribute enough to stem the tidal waves of overdose deaths. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z For years, the FDA has sought to widen access to the nasal spray form of naloxone. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z We must also urge everyone to carry naloxone. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Advocates believe it’s important to get naloxone to the people who are most likely to be around overdoses, including people who use drugs and their relatives. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z How will making naloxone available over the counter help people? How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z While an OTC nasal spray is welcome, community distribution of all naloxone formulations to people most at risk of overdose—at no cost—remains essential to ensure it is on hand at every overdose. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The decision could also pave the way for over-the-counter generic naloxone sprays, which could eventually lower prices. Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z And naloxone should be accessible in all public spaces, much like defibrillators. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Even before the FDA’s action, pharmacies could sell naloxone without a prescription because officials in every state have allowed it. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z That’s important, experts say, because people who struggle with addiction-related shame can be reluctant to speak with a medical provider about getting naloxone. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z A whole new world of free naloxone distribution is critical to reversing overdose death trends and needs support. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z If used in time, Narcan, a version of the drug naloxone, which blocks the opioid’s effect on the brain, can be a lifesaver for someone taking opioids, including oxycodone, heroin or fentanyl. Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z So if I’m a person struggling with addiction or a parent of a teen using drugs, what would be your advice on accessing naloxone? Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Now, he said, some people are concerned about getting naloxone at pharmacies because their insurers will know they’re getting it. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “I would say that stigma is our number one barrier to getting naloxone out in the community,” Palombi says. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z We must keep people alive to benefit from this sweeping change, and that starts with the liberation of naloxone. Over-the-Counter Narcan Is a Small Win in the Overdose Crisis. We Need More 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Think of Narcan or any naloxone nasal spray as a fire extinguisher, said Corey Davis, director of the Harm Reduction Legal Project at the Network for Public Health Law. Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z My advice for people who want naloxone is to first see if you can get it for free from your city or county health department. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, which now cover prescription naloxone for people on the government insurance programs, says that coverage of over-the-counter naloxone would depend on the insurance program. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Some health insurance programs currently cover naloxone, but they usually don’t cover over-the-counter medications. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Narcan is a nasal spray version of the drug naloxone, which blocks an opioid’s effect on the brain. F.D.A. Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z A box contains two palm-size nasal spray plunger devices, each with four milligrams of naloxone. Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Next, ask your local pharmacies if they carry naloxone. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Other brands of naloxone and injectable forms will not yet be available over the counter, but they could be soon. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Palombi says community harm reduction centers may remain the best places for people on tight budgets to get naloxone because these organizations sometimes receive grants to help distribute the medication. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Of the nearly 17 million naloxone doses distributed in 2021, only 2.64 million were from pharmacies, according to a recent report. F.D.A. Approves Narcan for Over-the-Counter Sales 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z No. Unless someone has an allergy to naloxone, which is rare, the safest bet is to use the spray. Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z But most states’ standing orders should allow you to get naloxone if they have it in stock. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The nonprofit Harm Reduction Therapeutics Inc., which has funding from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, has an application before the FDA to distribute its version of spray naloxone without a prescription. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “What you never want to hear is that because naloxone is now available over the counter, the funding for naloxone distribution programs has been reduced,” she says. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Narcan is the nasal spray version of the drug naloxone, which blocks an opioid’s effect on the brain. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z If they had been carrying naloxone and knew how to use it, lives could have been saved. Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z It might be that obtaining naloxone through the standing order is cheaper than getting it over the counter. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Maya Doe-Simkins, a co-director of Remedy Alliance/For The People, which launched last year to provide low-cost — and sometimes free — naloxone to community organizations, said her group will continue to distribute injectable naloxone. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z In addition to addressing the economics of naloxone access, he has called for better access to buprenorphine and methadone, long-term medications that treat opioid use disorder. How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z It has become naloxone’s dominant brand, because even a panicky, untrained bystander can easily administer it. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z If you work at a business that has a first-aid kit on hand, why not keep a naloxone spray in it? Narcan Can Save Lives. Here’s How to Use it. 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Wen: No study that I’m aware of has ever shown that naloxone leads people to use more drugs. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z One key thing people need to be reminded of: Call an ambulance for the person receiving naloxone after it’s been administered. FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Given that naloxone is a proven, effective drug that has been used safely for decades, it makes sense a pharmaceutical company would see dollar signs in similar overdose situations. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Clinics and many harm reduction groups, who distribute millions of naloxone doses a year for free, fear that their ability to keep doing so could be compromised by the growing focus on the Narcan brand. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Many in the substance treatment field are in favor of making the test available as another harm reduction tool such as naloxone, which is used to treat overdose in an emergency situation. Legalize fentanyl test strips in WA to save lives | Editorial 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Prompt naloxone use can reduce the lives lost to these poisonings. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Narcan is the nasal spray version of liquid naloxone, and both have emerged as crucial tools in combating opioid overdoses, which kill more than 100,000 people each year in the United States. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z That's because naloxone is a competitive receptor antagonist — the opposite of an agonist. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z That is because many groups distribute a different form of naloxone: a liquid, that comes in a vial with a small syringe. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z That’s what’s driving some lawmakers to crack down with harsh penalties, along with adopting measures such as legalizing materials to test drug supplies for fentanyl and distributing naloxone, a drug that can reverse overdoses. With overdoses up, states look at harsher fentanyl penalties 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Gebelhoff: What would you like to see happen next to make naloxone even more accessible? Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “I would love to see a world in which Boy Scouts make handing out naloxone as their Eagle Scout project,” said Kertesz, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The competitive part means naloxone not only binds to these receptors, it will push out anything that's already there. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Typically, these groups rely on state health department allotments, state and federal grants, plus newly released settlement funds from the national opioid litigation to pay for naloxone. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The governor said the state will turn next to manufacturing its own naloxone — a medication that can save lives by reversing opioid overdoses. Newsom announces $50-million contract to make California's own brand of insulin 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z If this is not possible, then injectable naloxone should be considered for over-the-counter status, too. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has called for wider distribution of naloxone, while embracing the strategy of providing drug users with naloxone, along with sterile needles and fentanyl tests strips, to try to save lives. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z To wit: naloxone is a medication that can stop an opioid overdose in mere minutes, even reversing the effects of extremely potent painkillers like carfentanil, an opioid used to sedate elephants. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z It is made by Harm Reduction Therapeutics, a nonprofit company whose goal is to develop a low-cost, over-the-counter naloxone spray to sell mostly to community groups and clinics, bypassing retailers’ markups. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Newsom said state officials are looking into producing both injectable and nasally administered naloxone, and he wants it to be available over the counter. Newsom announces $50-million contract to make California's own brand of insulin 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Second, I’d love to see legislation mandating that every public space, from schools to stadiums, carries naloxone. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Harm-reduction groups pursuing those strategies have played the biggest role in distributing naloxone, overcoming a patchwork of state and federal regulations to get it into the hands of those who need it most. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Several companies are working on just such a solution for THC, and they see their potential product as comparable to naloxone. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Another naloxone nasal spray, currently available by prescription, is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic and branded drugs, including opioids. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z He said that prevention efforts could focus on boosting availability and familiarity with naloxone and better educating caregivers on the signs of poisoning. Opioids Are Leading Cause of Child Poisoning Deaths, Study Finds 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z And there should be a major national campaign urging everyone to carry naloxone, because we can all can save lives. Opinion | Everyone should have Narcan in their homes 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Most states now have a system of blanket prescriptions, or “standing orders,” allowing governments, health-care providers and harm-reduction groups to get both liquid and spray naloxone. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z In fact, one of these companies, Opiant Pharmaceuticals, already markets naloxone under the brand name Narcan. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Under naloxone access laws, every state already permits pharmacists to dispense the nasal sprays to anyone who asks for it, regardless of whether the person has a prescription. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z If you’re concerned that a loved one could be exposed to fentanyl, you may want to buy naloxone. Opioid Distributors Cleared of Liability to Georgia Families Ravaged by Addiction 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z She awoke on the floor, her friends screaming as they fumbled to administer the overdose-reversing naloxone, which pulled Collins back from near death. States consider ‘safe injection sites’ to prevent overdoses 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The number of doses was probably even higher last year, according to Remedy Alliance, a nonprofit that has been instrumental in securing naloxone and selling it to harm-reduction groups. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z These drugs are often compared to naloxone, but these comparisons aren't entirely accurate, according to Dr. Ryan Marino, a medical toxicologist, emergency room physician and addiction medicine specialist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Cannabis can cause overdoses. Can these drugs reverse it? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z That’s because in addition to price, there are other access barriers to naloxone. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z She awoke to the screams of her friends who fumbled to administer doses of naloxone, which reversed the overdose and pulled Collins back from near death. States consider ‘safe injection sites’ to prevent overdoses 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Narcan is indeed here — the white boxes of naloxone spray that can pull someone out of an opioid overdose. Amid an overdose crisis, a California grant that helped syringe programs is drying up 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The FDA in August also made it easier for drug companies to sell discounted naloxone sprays to “public interest” customers, such as harm-reduction groups and state government agencies. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration sent healthcare officials a notice in November warning that the presence of xylazine could even hamper the effect of naloxone in fentanyl and heroin overdoses. New street drug is surfacing, threatening to make California's overdose crisis worse 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z “Because of stigma, a large percentage of pharmacists will not offer naloxone to patients,” said Evan Peet, a health economist at the Rand Corporation who favors over-the-counter naloxone but is concerned about out-of-pocket costs. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z The White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy said it is expanding a “Real Deal on Fentanyl” campaign from the Ad Council that highlights the role of naloxone in reversing overdoses. Impacted families, advocates say fentanyl crisis requires a COVID-style awareness blitz 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The 42-year-old had recently rescued someone with the naloxone she picked up here, after a friend overdosed on San Julian Street. Amid an overdose crisis, a California grant that helped syringe programs is drying up 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Groups like Remedy Alliance support making the cheaper, injectable naloxone an over-the-counter product as well, something that is not currently under consideration by the FDA. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The FDA recommended officials continue to use naloxone for suspected opioid overdoses, and “provide appropriate supportive measures to patients who do not respond to naloxone.” New street drug is surfacing, threatening to make California's overdose crisis worse 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z That deeply embedded stigma, plus price, are why direct naloxone distribution by clinics and harm reduction groups nationwide is vital to the people who most often need the medication. Over-the-Counter Narcan Could Save More Lives. But Price and Stigma Are Obstacles 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z For decades, harm-reduction advocates have been teaching drug users to inject naloxone. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The group now provides mobile services three days a week, offering up sterile syringes, naloxone and a smattering of other supplies including food, clothing, menstrual kits, COVID-19 tests and pet food. Amid an overdose crisis, a California grant that helped syringe programs is drying up 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z The FDA is also considering granting over-the-counter status to RiVive, a spray manufactured by Harm Reduction Therapeutics, a nonprofit founded to make free or low-cost naloxone available. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The unanimous vote by the committees, which advise the Food and Drug Administration, makes it highly likely that the F.D.A. will approve an over-the-counter version, also known generically as naloxone, next month. Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the F.D.A. Conclude 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z “We believe that nonprescription naloxone may help address these barriers,” said FDA’s Dr. Jody Green, noting the switch would allow the drug to be sold in vending machines, convenience stores and supermarkets. FDA panel weighs moving opioid antidote over the counter 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z In addition to his academic work, he is co-founder and board chair of Remedy Alliance/For the People, a nonprofit that distributes generic, low-cost liquid naloxone to community programs. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z It is a philosophy endorsed by President Biden and broadly backed by public health officials, yet programs that provide syringes, naloxone and other harm reduction tools are often skimpily funded, limiting their reach. Amid an overdose crisis, a California grant that helped syringe programs is drying up 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z In northeast Minnesota, Sue Purchase of the small nonprofit Harm Reduction Sisters drives her weather-beaten Honda Fit over snow-covered rural roads delivering naloxone to houses, apartments and trailer communities. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z And, the panels concluded, naloxone does not require medical training to use. Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the F.D.A. Conclude 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Community advocates and organizations that support making naloxone widely available welcomed the possible approval of an over-the-counter version, but still had concerns. FDA panel weighs moving opioid antidote over the counter 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z This is possible because many state and local governments have issued blanket prescriptions allowing naloxone to be distributed. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The Sidewalk Project has tallied more than 1,000 overdoses stopped with the naloxone it handed out last year, Soma Snakeoil said. Amid an overdose crisis, a California grant that helped syringe programs is drying up 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Harm Reduction Sisters gets free injectable naloxone through Remedy Alliance. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The F.D.A. had encouraged companies to submit applications to be considered for over-the-counter naloxone; the manufacturer of Narcan, Emergent BioSolutions, stepped forward. Narcan Is Safe to Sell Over the Counter, Advisers to the F.D.A. Conclude 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Maya Doe-Simkins, a co-director of Remedy Alliance/For The People, said an over-the-counter version of Narcan could also lead to a perception that it’s better than other forms of naloxone. FDA panel weighs moving opioid antidote over the counter 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z But not all of these standing orders cover the liquid injectable naloxone. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Until such treatments are more accessible, harm reduction measures such as test strips and naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote, are crucial to keeping people safe. Opinion | A quiet revolution in drug policy: States embrace fentanyl test kits 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z She recalls the terrifying moment in 2020 when, for the first time, she had to inject naloxone into her boyfriend Jonathan Cloud, 43, after he overdosed. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The Biden administration is seizing on that as a glimmer of hope and crediting several actions, including broader use of overdose-reversing naloxone. Top White House drug-fighter sees progress on fentanyl overdoses, but warns of new threats 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z FDA reviewers also said the study conditions didn’t reflect the emergency situations in which naloxone is used. FDA panel weighs moving opioid antidote over the counter 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Though there are many years of experience with injectable naloxone, advocates tell me that the FDA is unlikely to grant over-the-counter approval to a medication that requires a needle and syringe. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Harm reduction advocates call for increasing availability of medication-assisted treatment and measures to prevent fatal overdoses through measures such as providing supplies to test drugs for fentanyl, and naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Biden’s fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Cloud, who says he has been revived over a dozen times with both nasal and injectable naloxone, hopes the nasal spray will be cheap. Opioid antidote Narcan can save lives, but sticker shock may stymie over-the-counter sales 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The National Institutes of Health says experts are concerned that a growing prevalence of xylazine in the illicit opioid supply may render naloxone less effective for some overdoses. Top White House drug-fighter sees progress on fentanyl overdoses, but warns of new threats 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Government officials hope that moving naloxone beyond the pharmacy counter will boost sales, with the potential to lower costs. FDA panel weighs moving opioid antidote over the counter 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z There are some circumstances in which injectable naloxone is preferable to the nasal spray. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The administration has advanced some efforts more than previous governments, such as allowing more federal money to be used for naloxone and making it easier to prescribe anti-addiction medications. Biden’s fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z In addition, the Food and Drug Administration approved several naloxone products in the past year to reduce overdose deaths. Biden’s State of the Union to focus on agenda items he thinks can muster bipartisan support 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z OnPoint NYC’s two centers also have prevented 701 overdose deaths since they opened 14 months ago by intervening with oxygen and naloxone inside the centers, where they monitor drug users, he said. To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z While emergency crews used the rescue drug naloxone, commonly known by its brand name Narcan, to revive the two overdose victims, officers broadcast the fleeing man’s description. Kansas police responding to overdose call shoot, kill man 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z “Over-the-counter status for the nasal spray doesn’t replace the need for far more liquid naloxone distribution,” Dasgupta said. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z As deaths have risen, health researchers and advocates have urged greater access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose and help someone start breathing again if administered promptly. L.A. students will be able to carry Narcan in schools under updated policy 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z ALBANY, Ga. — Jessie Blanchard started small nearly five years ago, just trying to get enough of the rescue drug naloxone that reverses opioid overdoses to keep her daughter from dying from an overdose. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z More drug users and their families may be willing to carry the opioid antidote naloxone or avoid certain drugs. To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Stephen Murray, an overdose survivor and former paramedic who researches overdoses at Boston Medical Center, is so committed to naloxone access that he proclaims it on his personalized license plate: NARCAN. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Making nasal naloxone available over the counter is a major milestone, but it’s not enough. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z In September, after a string of student overdoses, Los Angeles Unified announced that its schools would be stocked with naloxone and that staff were being trained to administer the nasal spray. L.A. students will be able to carry Narcan in schools under updated policy 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Kliever said she was happy to have the Narcan, known generically as naloxone, “just in case.” Packed session offers advice and a lifesaving giveaway as local overdoses rise 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z But it was enough to persuade officials to launch a public information campaign and step up distribution of naloxone to first responders. To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z There’s more naloxone than ever thanks to federal and state policies, and groups like Blanchard’s that distribute it in their communities. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z These workers and their clients were every bit as capable of injecting naloxone into an overdose victim as my colleagues in the emergency department. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The National Institute on Drug Abuse says naloxone should be given to anyone who shows signs or is suspected of having overdosed and “there is no evidence of significant adverse reactions.” L.A. students will be able to carry Narcan in schools under updated policy 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z We work with critical stakeholders to make naloxone available to those who might need it. Opinion | Narcan’s accessibility has already come a long way 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Within a few minutes of receiving naloxone, someone unresponsive from an opioid overdose can be awake and talking. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z It’s available free in old newspaper vending boxes in Michigan, which now hold naloxone kits, and in a vending machine in Philadelphia. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z And because people who use drugs are likely to be around others at risk for overdose, they should have naloxone available to save lives. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z All residents, she said, should learn about naloxone — a lifesaving overdose antidote — and how to administer it. Montgomery County youth overdoses increased 77% in 2022 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z “The substances were identified as nonhazardous” Puzzello said, and didn’t require hospitalization or a call for emergency responders to bring naloxone hydrochloride, a prescription drug that acts to reverse an opioid overdose. Drugs, other risks ruled out at prison where dozens got sick 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The Food and Drug Administration only recently announced that it’s considering applications from two companies to make their naloxone OTC. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Some settlements are being delivered partly in doses of naloxone. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Then came nasal Narcan, a brand-name spray naloxone that uses a mechanism similar to popular allergy medicines, which was easier for policymakers to get behind. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Some items the FAA doesn’t require, such as the overdose reversal drug naloxone, are carried voluntarily by some airlines. During in-flight emergencies, airlines’ medical kits can fall short 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Both times, Ms. Jones recovered quickly after a squirt of naloxone up her nose. Fentanyl Helps Push Overdose Deaths to Record Level in New York City 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z At the time, two naloxone products had been approved that were intended for layperson use. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Since 2016, the federal government has allowed and encouraged federal funds to be used to buy naloxone. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Still, the retail price for nasal-spray naloxone remains a substantial barrier. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Naloxone in schools: Gov. Gavin Newsom committed to providing naloxone, the drug that reverses overdoses, to middle and high schools in his proposed education spending plan, The Los Angeles Times reports. How Much Will These Storms Help Relieve California’s Drought? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The city distributes, on average, about 586 naloxone kits each day, reversing countless overdoses in the process. Fentanyl Helps Push Overdose Deaths to Record Level in New York City 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z It even took the unprecedented step of creating a Drug Facts Label for naloxone. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration is considering allowing some forms of naloxone to be sold over-the-counter without a prescription, a move that could lower the cost. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z But even with insurance reimbursement, they won’t come close to the much lower cost of injectable naloxone. Opinion | One big thing the FDA can do to save Americans from overdoses 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Ghaly said there was a supply issue recently due to an explosion of demand for naloxone, but he predicted a quick rollout. Newsom budget includes naloxone for middle and high schools while largely avoiding cuts 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Staff members at the sites, in the Manhattan neighborhoods of East Harlem and Washington Heights, provide needles and can administer naloxone if needed. Fentanyl Helps Push Overdose Deaths to Record Level in New York City 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z At the end of the day, I’m glad that both HRT’s and Emergent’s naloxone products are being reviewed by the FDA. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Aside from cost, there are other barriers to getting naloxone to drug users. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Some items the FAA doesn't require, such as the overdose reversal drug naloxone, are carried voluntarily by some airlines. During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z There’s bipartisan support in the Legislature for providing naloxone, which can revive an overdose victim if quickly applied — and which is safe and especially easy to use in the nasal spray form. Newsom budget includes naloxone for middle and high schools while largely avoiding cuts 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z In some instances, that meant administering naloxone or oxygen or calling for an ambulance to avoid what otherwise would have been overdoses in apartments, parks and elsewhere. Fentanyl Helps Push Overdose Deaths to Record Level in New York City 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z And, crucially, how will OTC naloxone be priced? Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Maya Doe-Simkins, a co-director of Remedy Alliance/For The People, which helps provide naloxone to groups working to prevent overdose deaths, said programs don’t always prioritize getting the antidote to people who use drugs. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z It’s naloxone, also known as Narcan, a lifesaving medication that can reduce or reverse the effects of an opioid drug overdose, the medic told her that morning in 2012. With opioid overdoses still on the rise, more regular people are carrying Narcan 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z But too much naloxone can put someone into withdrawal, vomiting and writhing. Tranq Dope: Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z For the past several years, he's kept another drug on hand as well: naloxone, an overdose reversal drug often referred to by the brand name Narcan. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z It acquired and ran a clinical trial for a new intranasal formulation of naloxone. Opinion | Drug companies could have made naloxone more accessible. Why didn’t they? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z One of his grantees, Talia Rogers, distributes naloxone and other supplies in Kirksville, Missouri, through a one-person operation, Show Me Harm Reduction, which she initially funded with money she made working as a nanny. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z California has long been a leader in the fight against opioid overdose, passing laws that make naloxone easier for ordinary people to access. With opioid overdoses still on the rise, more regular people are carrying Narcan 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Responders are advised to check whether the person is breathing, protect the head and airways, apply one dose of naloxone and call for backup. Tranq Dope: Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z A recently enacted New York law aims to ensure that naloxone is available if needed by people like Wilson who take prescription opioids. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Some librarians have been trained to use the overdose-reversal drug naloxone. A Colorado Library Closed Because of Meth Contamination 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z She’s now a consultant for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health and gets naloxone through the state’s use of a federal grant. Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z The San Francisco project has trained more than 13,000 people how to administer naloxone to reverse an overdose. With opioid overdoses still on the rise, more regular people are carrying Narcan 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z The facility — which in addition to distributing naloxone to opioid users helped connect them with social services — drew criticism from residents who claimed it encouraged drug abuse by allowing people to use on site. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Under the law, which took effect last summer, doctors must co-prescribe naloxone to certain patients who are at risk of an overdose when writing the patients' first opioid prescription each year. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z They also said the U.S. must expand the use of harm reduction techniques by widening distribution of naloxone, syringe services and fentanyl test strips. U.S. life expectancy continued to fall in 2021 as covid, drug deaths surged 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z They have had more than 10,000 visits and prevented nearly 200 overdoses by administering the medication naloxone. The Opioid Epidemic Is Surging among Black People because of Unequal Access to Treatment 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z He had saved four people from fentanyl overdoses by using naloxone, a medication that reverses the effect of opioids. To live and die in Tijuana, Mexico’s new fentanyl capital Elsewhere, service providers want legal cover to distribute naloxone to people who may in turn share it with others who have not been trained to administer it. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z The clinic provides free naloxone to patients through the state's opioid overdose prevention program. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z A higher-potency batch can rapidly trigger a wave of overdoses, sending authorities racing to administer the opioid antidote naloxone, which can bring victims back from the brink of death. Five down in Apt. 307: Mass fentanyl deaths test a Colorado prosecutor Pennsylvania took a different route, devising its own formula to distribute funds among 67 counties — taking into account opioid-related hospitalizations and first responders' administration of naloxone, an overdose reversal medication. In rural America, deadly costs of opioids outweigh the dollars tagged to address them 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z As part of his work to spread awareness, Mr. Solis tells people that if they hear a drug user snoring heavily, as Bubba was that night, they could administer naloxone and save a life. Fentanyl Cuts a Bitter Swath Through Milwaukee 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z But some advocates and officials say naloxone is still not prevalent enough in the communities that need it most. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z The uninsured can generally get naloxone through state programs. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z She pulled out a canister of the naloxone spray Narcan. Five down in Apt. 307: Mass fentanyl deaths test a Colorado prosecutor She recommends that rural counties explore lower-cost, evidence-based options like distributing naloxone, funding syringe service programs, or connecting people to housing or employment. In rural America, deadly costs of opioids outweigh the dollars tagged to address them 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z In nearby Los Angeles, several teens have overdosed from possible fentanyl-laced pills, prompting officials to stock campuses with the overdose reversal drug naloxone. Authorities investigate possible overdose of four students at Moreno Valley middle school 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z She’d like to be able to give naloxone directly to drug users and encourage them to share it with others who may be untrained. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z In New York, private insurers are required to cover naloxone, and Medicaid also covers it, said Monica Pomeroy, a spokesperson for the state health department. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Denver authorities reported a sharp increase in requests for the opioid reversal drug naloxone. Five down in Apt. 307: Mass fentanyl deaths test a Colorado prosecutor Emergent's announcement comes a few weeks after the agency said naloxone might be safe and effective for over-the-counter use in some forms, potentially paving the way for its use federally. U.S. FDA grants priority review for Emergent's OTC opioid drug 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A toxicology screen ordered by the El Paso County coroner and obtained by ProPublica found no naloxone, the medication in Narcan, in Román Prieto's system. His overdose death in a halfway house bathroom illustrates a system lacking accountability 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Food and Drug Administration is pursuing review of over-the-counter distribution because “naloxone saves lives.” As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z In November, the FDA announced it is considering making naloxone available without a prescription. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z The FDA says up to 4 milligrams of a naloxone nasal spray and up to 2 milligrams of an injectable form might be safe and effective for nonprescription use. WH under pressure to deal with fentanyl, overdose crisis as GOP takes over House 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z There are legal barriers limiting access to naloxone in some states, and even in others the drug is not always available to those most at risk of an overdose. U.S. FDA grants priority review for Emergent's OTC opioid drug 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Crews were able to determine that the substance was not related to fentanyl, a highly addictive and potentially lethal drug, and paramedics did not administer the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone, officials said. 10 Los Angeles students appear to OD on cannabis edibles 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z In Oakland, a pilot project will make naloxone available in transitional housing for homeless people who use drugs or have substance use disorders. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z If bystanders had had naloxone, "most of those people wouldn't have died," said Corey Davis, director of the Harm Reduction Legal Project at the Network for Public Health Law. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Efforts to fight overdoses and expand access to naloxone have offered a rare slice of bipartisan cooperation in recent years. WH under pressure to deal with fentanyl, overdose crisis as GOP takes over House 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Its deadly effects can be reversed with naloxone, which is widely known as a nasal spray under the brand name Narcan. Fentanyl deaths in L.A. County soared 1,280% between 2016 and 2021, report finds 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z She singled out naloxone access, saying: “I think that has had a huge, huge impact on our fatality numbers, quite frankly.” US overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “They are also required to receive training in opioid overdose prevention and treatment, and provide training to individuals who receive naloxone from them.” As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z By requiring physicians to prescribe the drug, more people who might need naloxone would have it on hand — if they fill the prescription. NY docs are now required to prescribe naloxone to some patients on opioid painkillers 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Some naloxone products could be safe enough for consumers to buy over the counter, according to a preliminary assessment the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. Over-the-counter naloxone could be coming to pharmacies, FDA says 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Across California, community groups can get free naloxone through a state program, but booming demand has led to longer waits for programs to get the lifesaving medication. Fentanyl deaths in L.A. County soared 1,280% between 2016 and 2021, report finds 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z They cite social media and health education campaigns to warn the public about the dangers of drug use, expanded addiction treatment and wider distribution of the overdose-reversing medication naloxone. US overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In Los Angeles, the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System, or HOPICS, is working to distribute more naloxone to unhoused people. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Officials attributed the improvement to tougher policing, treatment program expansions, policies to limit opioid painkiller prescriptions and wider distribution of naloxone. U.S. overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The notice does not mean naloxone will be sold over the counter immediately. Over-the-counter naloxone could be coming to pharmacies, FDA says 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The agency said the assessment does not cover higher dose naloxone products and those supplied in other forms for which more data was needed. Opioid overdose reversal drug likely safe for OTC use, says FDA 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Officials attributed the improvement to tougher policing, treatment program expansions, policies to limit opioid painkiller prescriptions and wider distribution of naloxone. US overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In Los Angeles County, attitudes about access to naloxone are changing fast. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z They cite social media and health education campaigns to warn the public about the dangers of drug use, expanded addiction treatment and wider distribution of the overdose-reversing medication naloxone. U.S. overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The FDA put out the notice to inform application holders for prescription naloxone products that the agency’s approval of over-the-counter naloxone may be forthcoming. Over-the-counter naloxone could be coming to pharmacies, FDA says 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The drug regulator's preliminary assessment included up to 4 milligrams dose of naloxone nasal spray and up to 2 milligrams when given through an auto injector. Opioid overdose reversal drug likely safe for OTC use, says FDA 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Scott said her naloxone orders used to be turned around in two weeks or less, but her last order took nine weeks before it arrived in October. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Lewis said it took “about a year” to get the necessary approvals from the city of L.A. to hand out naloxone on the street. As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z She singled out naloxone access, saying: “I think that has had a huge, huge impact on our fatality numbers, quite frankly.” U.S. overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “Today’s action supports our efforts to combat the opioid overdose crisis by helping expand access to naloxone,” FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf said in an announcement. Over-the-counter naloxone could be coming to pharmacies, FDA says 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone may be safe and effective for over-the-counter use in some forms, the U.S. Opioid overdose reversal drug likely safe for OTC use, says FDA 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Because each order can take six weeks to arrive, End Overdose has to buy more naloxone itself each month — and that means holding off on launching new programs and services, Krzywicki said. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z “There’s been a widespread push to get naloxone in more people’s hands. … I think we’re on our way there, we’re just not quite there yet.” As fentanyl overdose deaths keep rising, efforts to reverse trend meet liability fears 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Instead, Compton suggested talking to teens about how they can help their friends in the event of a fentanyl poisoning or overdose, and having the overdose reversal drug naloxone readily available. More teenagers dying from fentanyl. 'It has a hold on me, and I don’t know why' 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The FDA requires specific product submissions in order to make a final determination as to the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter naloxone. Over-the-counter naloxone could be coming to pharmacies, FDA says 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z At SOAR’s health fairs — located in the part of Charleston with the highest percentage of emergency overdose calls — they conducted HIV testing and distributed naloxone, an overdose reversal drug. West Virginia’s opioid crisis transcends partisan politics 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z County supervisors, libraries could supply naloxone and teach librarians how to administer it. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z At SOAR’s health fairs - located in the part of Charleston with the highest percentage of emergency overdose calls - they conducted HIV testing and distributed naloxone, an overdose reversal drug. West Virginia’s opioid crisis transcends partisan politics 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z They also distributed two naloxone doses per campus to all middle and high schools in the district. More teenagers dying from fentanyl. 'It has a hold on me, and I don’t know why' 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Last year, the school district started stocking in every school a supply of the overdose reversal drug naloxone, also known as Narcan. Fentanyl in high school: A Texas community grapples with the reach of the deadly opioid 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Many states have taken steps to expand the use of naloxone, a drug that can be given by a simple nasal spray or injection to reverse overdoses. CDC issues first major update to opioid prescribing advice since 2016 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In addition to growing demand for naloxone, production problems squeezed the available supplies earlier in the pandemic. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z That deal established requirements, including forming a regulatory system for monitoring suspicious prescriptions, creating a hotline for workers and patients to report inappropriate dispensing, and offering naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses. CVS, Walgreens agree to settle opioid lawsuits for $10 billion 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The district also bolstered its mental health services and will present a plan to the school board this month for deploying naloxone at all of its schools. More teenagers dying from fentanyl. 'It has a hold on me, and I don’t know why' 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Their 21-year-old brother was at the home in respiratory distress, the sheriff said, but was revived with naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Small-town Missouri police chief charged in overdose death 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z At least 17 states have passed laws requiring or recommending the co-prescription of naloxone with opioids if patients present certain risk factors. CDC issues first major update to opioid prescribing advice since 2016 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Pfizer had been providing the injectable medicine at a discount to Remedy Alliance, which connects harm reduction programs across the country to affordable naloxone. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Naloxone: Los Angeles County libraries could soon begin supplying naloxone for reversing overdoses, The Los Angeles Times reports. Why Does Peter Thiel Want Maltese Citizenship? 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Currently, police officers assigned to the district carry naloxone, but the district wants to make the medicine more readily available. More teenagers dying from fentanyl. 'It has a hold on me, and I don’t know why' 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The child was given naloxone, an overdose-reversing medication, and flown by helicopter to Enloe Medical Center, then released into the custody of the Butte County Children’s Services Division. Parents arrested after 2-year-old ingests 'rainbow fentanyl' in Northern California, authorities say 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Los Angeles County libraries could supply the overdose reversal drug naloxone and teach librarians how to administer the lifesaving medication under a proposal unanimously approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. L.A. County libraries could soon supply naloxone for reversing overdoses 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “There were other manufacturers that make naloxone, but it was not available at a price that was affordable to harm reduction programs,” said Eliza Wheeler, co-director of Remedy Alliance. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Ramsey, the longtime drug user, worked for Project Weber during a period of sobriety, counseling users and helping with harm reduction programs such as naloxone distribution and needle exchanges. As Overdoses Soar, Rhode Island Embraces a Daring Addiction Strategy 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The Seattle Public Library will now allow its workers to carry and administer naloxone, a drug that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, officials said Wednesday. Seattle Public Library staff authorized to administer naloxone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z With fentanyl, it's at least possible to stop a deadly overdose using naloxone, a drug that replaces any substances clogging opioid receptors in the brain. An animal tranquilizer poisoning the heroin supply has drug policy experts worried 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Naloxone temporarily reverses an opioid overdose for 30 to 90 minutes to allow the victim to breathe; immediate medical attention should still be sought out even if naloxone is applied. Los Angeles Unified School District to stock every K-12 school with anti-overdose drug 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Pfizer has since started producing the injectable doses again, and Remedy Alliance has also mobilized to start getting injectable naloxone to harm reduction groups through another manufacturer. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The settlements list strategies the money can fund, including paying for the overdose reversal drug naloxone; educating children about dangers of opioids; expanding screening and interventions for pregnant women; and helping people get into treatment. Advocates seek more say in how opioid settlements are spent 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Officials have already ordered naloxone doses, which will be put into first-aid kits only staff can access, and will soon begin training staff who volunteer to administer the drug. Seattle Public Library staff authorized to administer naloxone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z It seems, however, that higher doses of naloxone may be required to work on xylazine, which complicates matters. An animal tranquilizer poisoning the heroin supply has drug policy experts worried 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will provide the doses of naloxone, also known as Narcan, at no cost to the school district. Los Angeles Unified School District to stock every K-12 school with anti-overdose drug 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z But the earlier shortage had put more pressure on other sources of naloxone, such as the California program. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Carvalho said doses of naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, will be supplied to all schools from kindergarten through 12th grade in the next few weeks — about 1,400 schools in total. After student’s death, LA schools to carry overdose antidote 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z King County and city health officials in 2019 distributed naloxone kits to bars and nightclubs — and trained employees how to use it. Seattle Public Library staff authorized to administer naloxone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z A higher dose of naloxone may reverse a xylazine overdose, but that means greater withdrawal symptoms, which can encourage riskier drug use. An animal tranquilizer poisoning the heroin supply has drug policy experts worried 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Alberto Carvalho said that providing naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a matter of saving lives, and that the medication can be delivered with speed and relative ease. L.A. school district will provide overdose reversal drug naloxone to all campuses 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Wheeler said in the early days of naloxone distribution, the main recipients were people who had experience using drugs, and “there was very little discomfort with the use of an injectable product.” California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The White House has pushed for greater efforts in harm reduction — the practice of providing overdose reversal naloxone, clean needles, fentanyl testing strips and other tools to limit death and injury caused by drug use. Families devastated by fentanyl deaths rally near the White House 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Health officials have urged Washingtonians to carry at least two doses of naloxone, which comes as an injectable or nasal spray. Seattle Public Library staff authorized to administer naloxone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z If you suspect someone is overdosing on xylazine, giving them naloxone is recommended, as opioids are also likely to be present. An animal tranquilizer poisoning the heroin supply has drug policy experts worried 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z “Obviously, the best tool is prevention,” Tsai said, but the recent death of the Bernstein student “in and of itself would demonstrate the need to have naloxone on hand,” Tsai said. L.A. school district will provide overdose reversal drug naloxone to all campuses 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Smiddy, who does naloxone trainings in San Diego, said some people who use drugs prefer the injectable version because it is less likely to abruptly put people into withdrawal. California programs are waiting weeks for free Narcan to prevent overdose deaths 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Bogese says she respects his honesty and hands him some naloxone nasal spray, a prescription medicine used to treat opioid overdose emergencies. Recovering addicts work to help others in ‘Project Recover’ 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z By making naloxone available to reverse opioid overdoses in the county jails, Scholar said, “they now host the largest overdose prevention program in the world.” 'This is not the end': L.A. advocates say veto doesn't shut door to safe injection sites 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z She said test strips are still valuable for users seeking to avoid fentanyl, and that city officials continue to actively distribute naloxone, a lifesaving overdose antidote. Heroin overdoses are vanishing from D.C. The reason? Fentanyl. 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z California law permits K-12 schools to provide and administer naloxone, but does not require it. L.A. school district will provide overdose reversal drug naloxone to all campuses 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z |
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