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    Overdose of Novel Potent Opioids Requires More Naloxone - 7 month(s) ago

    The finding that novel potent opioids require more naloxone to reverse an overdose suggests these drugs are more potent than fentanyl and heroin, researchers say.

    Source: www.medscape.com
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      Patients presenting at the emergency department with an overdose of a nonfentanyl #opioid — referred to as a "novel potent opioid" (NPO) — require more #naloxone compared with those who overdose on #fentanyl, new research shows. https://t.co/DRXmgVaJ9U

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    AMA Backs Making Overdose Reversal Meds Accessible in Schools - 8 month(s) ago

    The resolution, sponsored by the AMA’s Section Council on Psychiatry, also calls for states, communities, and schools to remove barriers to allowing students to carry overdose reversal medications….

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      The AMA is encouraging states, communities, and schools to adopt policies that allow #naloxone and other overdose reversal medications to be readily accessible to teachers and school staff. https://t.co/hGoahq1QfP #PsychX #MedX #MentalHealth @AmerMedicalAssn @APApsychiatric

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Naloxone - 9 month(s) ago

    Naloxone FAQ

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      #Naloxone can help reverse the effects of an opioid #overdose. Someone else was present in nearly 40% of overdose deaths in 2019. Having naloxone allows bystanders to help save a life.  Protect those around you; learn more about naloxone today: https://t.co/BgY02LQQkL https://t.co/8K7NPA12R1

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    Mass. doctor on record-breaking year for opioid deaths - 10 month(s) ago

    Dr. Ali Raja, Deputy Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mass General Hospital, speaks about how the crisis is impacting emergency rooms.

    Source: WCVB
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      Thank you! @JessicaBrownTV & @bensimmoneau @WCVB for air time to discuss solutions the state is working on - allocating more resources and training - to help prevent another record-breaking year for #OpioidDeaths. https://t.co/PwD6UqgtGg #Fentanyl #Naloxone

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    Mass. doctor on record-breaking year for opioid deaths - 10 month(s) ago

    Dr. Ali Raja, Deputy Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mass General Hospital, speaks about how the crisis is impacting emergency rooms.

    Source: WCVB
    Categories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest Headlines
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      Thank you! @JessicaBrownTV & @bensimmoneau @WCVB for air time to discuss solutions the state is working on - allocating more resources and training - to help prevent another record-breaking year for #OpioidDeaths. https://t.co/PwD6UqgtGg #Fentanyl #Naloxone

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