Naloxone access among an urban population of opioid users

Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are the main cause of drug overdose deaths. The distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations has been shown to reduce the likelihood of death from an overdose [2] and has been recommended by most major professional medical organizations [3-6]. Special thank...

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2018-11, Vol.36 (11), p.2126-2127
Main Authors: Nikolaides, Jenna K., Rizvanolli, Lum, Rozum, Michael, Aks, Steven E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug overdose
Emergency medical care
Harm reduction
Heroin
Naloxone
Narcotics
Opioids
Overdose
Population
Urban populations
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Summary:Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are the main cause of drug overdose deaths. The distribution of naloxone to at-risk populations has been shown to reduce the likelihood of death from an overdose [2] and has been recommended by most major professional medical organizations [3-6]. Special thanks to the Cook County Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program, Errick Christian, and Dr. John Bailitz.Source of support This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2018.03.066