Naloxone

Introduction Naloxone (also known as Narcan or Evzio) is an opioid antagonist that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for opioid overdoses since 1971; why are we hearing so much about it right now? Opioid overdoses and deaths continue to increase. In order to reduce these deaths, legislation is regularly being passed at the state level to get naloxone in the hands of the family and friends of those at risk for overdose. Currently, there are thirty-seven states with laws regarding naloxone access to individuals at risk of an opioid overdose (Figure 1).1 Beyond state legislation, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives again introduced the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) of 2015, which would provide resources as well as incentive programs at the state and local level for drug treatment. This includes recovery efforts such as increasing naloxone availability to law…

This does not mean addicts should be able to purchase this whenever they please. Narcan should only be available with a prescription. Only paramedics, police officers, and other healthcare professionals should be allowed to carry and use naloxone. Narcan is to be used in an emergency, by someone who is trained to administer it and will be able to perform the needed CPR on the person who has overdosed. Allowing just anyone to be able to have Narcan on hand is only enabling addicts. It is not a…

Opioids are sometimes referred to as a narcotic, which is a drug that affects mood. Basically, naloxone is used to help against overdoses or diagnose whether a person has overdosed, particularly from an opioid. A sign of a person who has overdosed from an opioid is slow breathing, small pupils, slow heartbeats, and extreme drowsiness. Naloxone is injected into a muscle, usually the thigh, or vein through the use of an IV, similar to EpiPen, every two to three minutes if needed. One of the main…

The public health nurse is involved in all steps of the agency, from initial assessments to education to treatment. The nurse assesses the community and develops a needs assessment, looking at the population and risk factors of the community. Basis of prevention comes from education, the nurse does not only educate the drug abusers and/or family members, but also the at risk population. In Project D.A.W.N. the nurse have many roles. At the naloxone kit locations the nurses are helping pass out…

Lives aims to educate Doctors, Policy makers and the general public on Naloxone and its life saving abilities to counteract the harmful effects of an opioid overdose that have often led to death. We believe that with the right information on the safety and efficacy of Naloxone, and clarification on common misconceptions that have plagued the subject, we can help make this life saving drug available over the counter to families, caregivers, and communities to help battle the growing…

of naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse the lethal effects of an opioid overdose.” How many people die from this drug and how can we stop them from dieing if they are having a overdose? In one August weekend New jersey tripped the total to 225-plus overdoses according to reporting on Fox 13 news Now. There was also 29 overdoses linked to free samples of heroin that had batman symbols that were reported between august, 23 and 24 in camden New jersey. Befor that their were 27 people…

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has already began a public awareness campaign conveys to adolescent and young adults “don’t let drug ruin your story” and “don’t let drugs determine your future.” All age groups should be made aware of the dangers of medication diversion, including sharing prescription medications with friends and family members. Communities should also be aware of available resources, such a medication drop-off locations for unused prescription or naloxone…

Opioid Antidote and Overdose Prevention Act New Jersey Legislation Assembly No. 2082 Nicholas Faraldi 12/4/2014 Description of the Act and Sponsorship The Overdose Prevention Act was last amended January 14th of 2013. The act was created to protect witnesses to overdoses so they could help someone who is overdosing with immunity from any prosecution. The act also encourages the use of naloxone or other opioid blockers to healthcare professionals to prevent the deaths of opioid…

70%. Another factor is suicide, which comes along with psychological issues, family issues or social isolation. These factors increase the risk of suicide by 6-12 times, especially PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Heroin is very dangerous in many ways and something needs to be done about it. (Shane Darke, Page 114-119) Too many lives are being taken and it is leaving loved ones behind with the regrets, hurt and loss. If something was invented to revive someone who has overdosed on heroin,…

decades, our society has been exposed to the “war on drugs”, an intense crusade to crack down on the flow of illegal illicit substances. And now, states are providing limited legal immunities to persons possessing narcotics during an overdose. Prior to 2007, no states provided any legal protections for person possessing illegal narcotics, regardless of the circumstance (Network for Public Health Law, 2016). In 2016, all but 5 states have enacted legislation that provides a variety of…