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There’s No Excuse for Overdose Deaths from Opioid-Based Medications
There’s No Excuse for Overdose Deaths from Opioid-Based Medications
There’s No Excuse for Overdose Deaths from Opioid-Based Medications
Tuesday 9th October 2012
Discover how naloxone can save lives from opioid overdoses and why making it widely available is crucial. Listen to this episode from Addiction Science Network.
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Get the buttons here!The Life-Saving Power of Naloxone: Breaking Barriers to Overdose Prevention
It's shame on the medical establishment for withholding this critical information from the public. Should the medical establishment and even individual physicians be held responsible for the needless deaths?
Why are thousands of lives still being lost to opioid overdoses when a life-saving antidote exists? This episode from the Addiction Science Network takes a hard look at naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses in minutes. Host Dr. Michael Bozarth delves into why naloxone isn't as widely available as it should be and the misconceptions that fuel this issue.
You'll learn about the safety, effectiveness, and the simple steps needed to administer naloxone, which could mean the difference between life and death for someone in crisis. The episode also tackles the controversial stance of the medical establishment and individual physicians who are hesitant to make naloxone more accessible, fearing it might encourage drug misuse. Dr. Bozarth argues that this reluctance is costing lives and stresses the importance of public advocacy and political action to change this narrative.
If you care about harm reduction and saving lives, this episode is a must-listen. It's not just about understanding naloxone; it's about taking action to make it available for those who need it most.