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Free Narcan boxes expanding to more southeastern CT communities
More southeastern Connecticut communities will soon have easier access to Naloxone, a life-saving medication that is designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. NLC CARES, an initiative of the Overdose Action Team of Southeastern Connecticut, received grant funding last year to stock boxes with free Narcan, the brand name for Naloxone. In August of 2022, the program started…
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Free Narcan boxes expanding to more southeastern CT communities
More southeastern Connecticut communities will soon have easier access to Naloxone, a life-saving medication that is designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Narcan, CT Groups Continue Efforts to Increase Access
Community groups in Connecticut are hoping that over-the-counter-sales will help increase access to naloxone and decrease stigma.
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FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Narcan, CT Groups Continue Efforts to Increase Access
Trisha Rios believes naloxone, a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, should be everywhere. She rarely leaves the house without it. “Because it saves lives,” said Rios, a recovery navigator with New London-based NLC Cares. “I have done five reversals myself and I have seen the difference it makes with having it out in the community…
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FDA Approves First Over-The-Counter Opioid Treatment Drug
Narcan, the best-known form of naloxone, can reverse overdoses of opioids like heroin and fentanyl.
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Overdose Spikes Being Seen Around the State
Last year, over 1,200 people in Connecticut died of a drug overdose, and that crisis continues. New Haven says it has seen 12 fatal overdoes in the past two weeks alone. Cities around the state are seeing an increase in overdoses and are trying to curb the trend. In a 24-hour span from Jan. 26 to the 27, Willimantic saw…