But American society as a whole wasn't prepared to give up its booze, and the law was repealed 13 years later. The experiment had a lasting effect: If America couldn't provide its alcoholics with a country free of temptation, alcoholics needed a refuge within the larger society where they...
[A] fatal overdose in February at a San Francisco library branch pushed officials there to forge ahead with Narcan training for security officers, social workers and employees who help the homeless, said Michelle Jeffers, a library spokeswoman. ...
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Step 4: Wait 2-3 minutes. If the person wakes up, stay with them until medical help arrives. If they do not wake up or become sleepy again, give Narcan every 2-3 minutes until they wake up. If you have any questions about how to use Narcan, contact your healthcare provider or the...
Dr. Kolodny adds that better naloxone access alone will not be enough to get the epidemic under control. “We really have to do a much better job of treating people who are addicted to opioids.” Never Use Drugs Alone, and Keep Narcan on Hand ...
These groups may be able to provide test strips free of charge, or know where you can get them. How can I protect myself from a drug overdose? Do not use drugs alone Use fentanyl tests strips Find and utilize a local clean needle-exchange program. Carry naloxone (Narcan) and encourage ...
At a summit in early April, Abbott announced the state will allocate millions of dollars to take immediate action while the legislature works on passing bills aiming to curb the crisis. At that summit, the governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to begin distributing Narcan, ...
Naloxone is sold under brand names such as Narcan and RiVive. It can be bought online or at major pharmacies for between $30 and $45 a kit. Each kit contains two nasal spray applicators. Sometimes, multiple doses must be administered. ...
“One way we deal with grief is we find ways to talk about Henry,” Peter said. “We tell people to test their drugs, make sure Narcan is available, make sure there’s friends around.” California The ketamine boom: How the wealthy are getting their hands on the in-demand drug ...
"I didn't get Narcan, most people see narcanning as an overdose -- my heartrate dropped enough to where I fell out, I fell on the bathroom floor and I woke up four-hours later," O'Hara said. The next day, his mom's friend took him to the airport for a flight to reha...