Consider This from NPR How Over-The-Counter Narcan Could Help Save More Lives
Apr 3, 2023
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at the University of North Carolina, dives into the recent FDA approval for over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray. He highlights how making this life-saving medication accessible can empower community members to act as first responders. The conversation addresses the stigma around naloxone, its affordability, and the broader implications for the opioid epidemic. Dasgupta emphasizes the need for compassionate support and education to truly combat the rising tide of overdose deaths.
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Neighborhood Overdose Save
- Mike Selleck encountered someone overdosing in his neighborhood.
- He administered Narcan, saving the person's life before emergency responders arrived.
Bystanders as First Responders
- Bystanders are often the first responders in overdose situations.
- Distributing Narcan widely empowers them to save lives.
Narcan's Impact
- The nasal spray format of Narcan made it accessible in settings where needles were unacceptable, like prisons.
- It also facilitated distribution by community groups working with drug users.