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[Interest of take-home naloxone for opioid overdose].

Author: BoucherieQuentin, FraugerElisabeth, JupinLeonard, KheloufiFarid, MallaretMichel, MicallefJoëlle, MonzonEmilie, RichardNathalie

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Overview

Opioid overdose is a major public health concern. Naloxone is an effective antidote for opioid overdose, and its availability to people likely to witness an overdose can significantly reduce fatalities.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Over the course of these last decades, we observed a change on opioid use with the marketing of opiate maintenance treatment, an increase of opioids used for pain management and recent concerns have arisen around the use of synthetic opioid. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports around 70,000 ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.therap.2018.07.001

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Take-Home Naloxone: A Lifeline for Opioid Overdose

This research delves into the critical field of addiction medicine, exploring the potential of take-home naloxone as a life-saving intervention for opioid overdose. It's like a journey across a treacherous desert, where naloxone acts as a beacon of hope, guiding individuals back from the brink. The researchers examine the rise of opioid overdose deaths and the increasing use of synthetic opioids. The study highlights the importance of providing naloxone to individuals at risk of witnessing an opioid overdose. It's like offering a lifeline to those who may be caught in a storm, enabling them to act quickly and save lives. The availability of take-home naloxone represents a crucial step in addressing the opioid crisis and empowering individuals to prevent fatal overdoses.

Naloxone: A Weapon Against Opioid Overdose

Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, can rapidly reverse the effects of opioids, potentially saving lives during an overdose. The study emphasizes the importance of providing naloxone to individuals likely to witness an opioid overdose. It's as if naloxone is a sword against a deadly foe, a weapon that can swiftly reverse the effects of opioids and restore life to those who have fallen victim to an overdose.

Empowering Individuals to Save Lives

The availability of take-home naloxone empowers individuals to act quickly and potentially save lives during an opioid overdose. It's like providing a compass and map to those who are lost in the desert of opioid addiction, guiding them back to safety and offering a chance to recover.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research underscores the critical need for take-home naloxone, a weapon against opioid overdose. It's a powerful tool that empowers individuals to act as first responders and potentially save lives in the fight against this devastating crisis.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-09-27
  2. Date Revised 2019-09-27
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30049569

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.therap.2018.07.001

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