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More schools districts are discussing having the narcotic overdose medication Naloxone on campuses - commonly referred to the brand name Narcan or Evzio. Here's what it means for parents and educators...

Opioid drugs (like fentanyl) can cause death due to overdose -- but there is an antidote to opioid overdose, and it's easy and safe to administer. Learn how naloxone (including brands Narcan and Evzio) works in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What did you learn from this episode? Complete our short survey to let us know! Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card and some Poison Control swag. The winner will be announced on our next episode! This episode will review the extent of the opioid crisis through current statistical and demographic information to reinforce the concept that this is a crisis that affects all of society. We will identify key signs that can help the general public assess the risk of opioid abuse in their local communities. The episode will close with discussion of preventative and harm-reduction measures the public can utilize. Further Reading: http://www.pdaps.org/datasets/laws-regulating-administration-of-naloxone-1501695139https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/opioid-overdose-reversal-naloxone-narcan-evzio Opioid Overdose First Aid Resources:Washington DC CPR Training: https://fems.dc.gov/service/cpr-training-programHands-only CPR Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A0nAKWTewIHow to use Narcan: https://www.narcan.com/patients/how-to-use-narcanHow to use Evzio: https://www.evzio.com/patient/how-to-use-evzio/Naloxone Training: https://www.getnaloxonenow.org/index.aspxRescue Breathing Training: https://nhcps.com/lesson/bls-rescue-breathing/Map of Good Samaritan Law States: https://www.responsibility.org/alcohol-statistics/state-map/issue/good-samaritan/ Drug Disposal Resources:http://disposemymeds.org/https://nabp.pharmacy/initiatives/awarxe/drug-disposal-locator/http://www.medreturn.com/medreturn-units/medreturn-locations/https://takebackday.dea.gov/https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e2s1https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely/ensuringsafeuseofmedicine/safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm#howhttps://www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely/ensuringsafeuseofmedicine/safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm#Medicines_recommendedRisks associated with the environmental release of pharmaceuticals on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "flush list": https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28787777https://disposerx.com/ Music By:Josh Woodward - Show Me Instrumental VersionLee Rosevere - CuriosityScott Holmes - Driven To SuccessScott Holmes - AwakeScott Holmes - So HappyScott Holmes - Corporate InnovativeBlue Dot Sessions - One Little TriumphJosh Woodward - Morning Blue Instrumental For more POISON!, follow us on Twitter @NationalCapital, and subscribe to our newsletter on our website, www.poison.org. Support the Poison Center today at www.poison.org/donate

In this episode, we discuss two new naloxone devices (intramuscular Evzio and intranasal Narcan) and review new state laws that are expanding the role of pharmacists in dispensing these opioid reversal products.

In this episode, we discuss risk factors for opioid-related adverse events, naloxone (Narcan, Evzio), and a number of non-narcotic agents for neuropathic pain.

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