Addiction Medicine Made Easy | Fighting back against addiction How To Use Naloxone Like a Pro with Dr. Reb Close (Rebroadcast)
Jul 28, 2025
Join Dr. Reb Close, an emergency medicine physician and addiction medicine specialist, as he shares critical insights on using naloxone to combat the opioid crisis. He emphasizes the importance of making naloxone as ubiquitous as fire extinguishers in our communities. Discussions cover the stark differences in naloxone usage between medical settings and the streets, as well as strategies to destigmatize its use. With over 90% of street drugs now containing fentanyl, the urgency for community training and quick response in overdose situations is more crucial than ever.
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Call 911 and Administer Naloxone
- Always call 911 and give naloxone immediately during an overdose.
- EMS assessment is crucial since you cannot know the exact substances involved.
Direct Naloxone Distribution
- Hand naloxone directly to patients and their families instead of only prescribing it.
- This improves uptake since only 4% of prescriptions are typically picked up at pharmacies.
Fentanyl Contamination Reality
- Almost all street drugs now contain fentanyl, greatly increasing overdose risk.
- Bodily exposure to various substances often includes hidden opioids needing naloxone preparedness.