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Ep. 46 – Putting Naloxone in Every Medicine Cabinet: Mark O’Brien, Staying Alive
Ep. 46 – Putting Naloxone in Every Medicine Cabinet: Mark O’Brien, Staying Alive
Ep. 46 – Putting Naloxone in Every Medicine Cabinet: Mark O’Brien, Staying Alive
Thursday 10th November 2016
Mark O’Brien discusses Baltimore's Staying Alive program, aiming to place naloxone in every home to combat opioid overdoses.
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Get the buttons here!Baltimore's Bold Move: Naloxone in Every Home
We need an all hands on deck approach that says that this issue is as important as the lives that we're losing.
Imagine a city where every household has the tools to save a life. That's the ambitious goal of Baltimore's Staying Alive program, and in this episode of Cover 2 Resources, Mark O’Brien, the city's Director of Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment, explains how they're making it happen. While many cities equip first responders with naloxone, Baltimore aims to put this lifesaving drug into the medicine cabinet of every resident.
Mark breaks down the program's innovative approach, which includes short training sessions for laypeople and targeted distribution in high-risk neighborhoods. Since its launch, the initiative has already reported numerous cases of overdoses reversed and lives saved. Mark also highlights the crucial role of public education in preventing substance use and the need for expanded access to treatment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in practical solutions to the opioid crisis.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand more about this pressing issue, you'll find valuable insights and real-world impact stories here.