OPIOID OVERDOSES

Opioid overdoses are a serious issue, and naloxone is a key tool in fighting them. This drug can reverse overdoses, but how often is it being given to those who need it most? A recent study took a closer look at how psychiatry residents prescribe naloxone to patients in psychiatric hospitals. It als

Did you know that more people without medical training are saving lives by using naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses? A recent study found that from 2020 to 2022, the use of this antidote by laypeople rose by 43%. This is great news, as it might be one reason why opioid overdose deaths i