Expanded Naloxone Distribution to Reduce Rural Opioid Overdose Mortality
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Description
Discusses a study on the effect community-based and pharmacy-initiated naloxone distribution has had on rates of rural opioid overdose mortality. Highlights an intervention that expands naloxone access points in rural communities and pharmacies in addition to traditional provider-based treatment.
Date
05/2022
Type
Document
Organization
University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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Access · Community and faith-based initiatives · Illicit drug use · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Vermont