Overdose prevention
Overdose deaths are preventable. Harm reduction offers evidence-based tools and strategies that reduce the risk of dying from a drug overdose. Almost 200 people die from an overdose every day, which equals 70,000 avoidable deaths every year.
People who use drugs can be supported with information to mitigate the risk of an overdose and to stop an overdose while it’s happening.
How strong is the evidence for benefit from take-home naloxone
Findings from application of the Bradford Hill criteria
What is naloxone?
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how a "save shot" works in an actual heroin overdose
Part 1 of 3 - Take Home Naloxone -- The Scottish Experience
This presentation will explore the Scottish context, the preparatory steps taken to introduce the national programme, the work undertaken to date and the priorities for the coming year.
Part 2 of 3 - Take Home Naloxone -- The Scottish Experience
This presentation will explore the Scottish context, the preparatory steps taken to introduce the national programme, the work undertaken to date and the priorities for the coming year.