Opioid overdoses are on the rise among older adults, with a 300% increase in opioid overdose deaths among adults 65 years of age and older since the year 2000. Narcan (Naloxone) is a life-saving agent ...

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Oneida, N.Y. — The Oneida County Health Department announced Monday it will replace any expiring Narcan it previously provided to residents, businesses or organizations. “If you have expired Narcan, ...

Clinicians have not widely adopted the co-prescription of naloxone with opioids or the distribution of naloxone kits and education to laypersons in the past for fear of legal ramifications. As of July ...

Narcan (naloxone) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat an opioid overdose. This drug isn’t known to interact with other medications. Narcan is used in an emergency to treat a suspected or known ...