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(Medical-NewsWire.com, November 20, 2013 ) OMAHA, NEB. – From areas like Omaha, Nebraska to large cities like New York, New York, treatment professionals are beginning to support making Narcan, a powerful anti-overdose drug, available without a prescription. In fact, WhiteHouse.gov has even announced their “Opioid Overdose Toolkit” on August 23, 2013, which promotes the widespread use of naloxone. Advocates of the widespread of naloxone are saying “it is a useful tool in preventing a fatal overdose when medical help is not available.”
On Time Magazine’s website, there is a quote by Nora Volkow, PhD, the directory of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which reads “Narcan, also called naloxone, should be more widely available as an antidote to narcotics because it will save lives.”
Reza Ghorbani, MD, president and medical director of the Advanced Pain Medicine Institute of Greater Washington D.C, has another thought “however, well meaning, these efforts may actually enable drug use while diverting attention from much needed prevention programs.”
He also stated “If Narcan gives individuals a false sense of security they may feel it’s okay to push their habits to the edge”, which can be found in his new book “Secrets to a Pain Free Life”.
According to CNN’s National medical Correspondent Sanja Gupta, demonstrated that Narcan revived a 29-year old heroin addict that was barely breathing by being able to reverse her symptoms by blocking heroin’s ability to slow the nervous system, which aired on November 2, 2013 and was titled “Coming Back from the Dead.”
The United States Centers for Disease Control reported over 37,485 people died from a drug overdose in 2009, which was more than the total for auto accident fatalities. Furthermore, most of these overdoses were related to alcohol and legal drugs. While it is not clear if Narcan would diminish these numbers as it is currently available only to health care providers.
The State of Ohio’s website announced the administration of naloxone as a treatment for overdose would be examined and expanded. The State of Ohio is currently has an education and distribution program with plans to begin its pilot project soon.
At Inkelaar Law, our dangerous drug lawyers believe that there may be several repercussions by taking any form of prescription and non-prescription medication. In any case, if these medications are labeled, marketed, or prescribed incorrectly, it can cause serious injuries and illness. Our attorneys advise paying close attention to any adverse signs and symptoms after taking any type of drug.
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