Preventing Overdose Deaths with Naloxone: Harm Reduction vs Encouraging Use - Frankly Speaking EP 296
The number of drug overdoses in the United States continues to rise in tandem with the growing opioid epidemic. In 2020, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States, which was an approximate 31% increase in just one year. This episode will highlight perceived barriers to harm reduction and show primary care providers how they can play a key role in overdose prevention.
Learning Objectives
- Appraise the challenges and barriers to the use of naloxone for harm reduction during an overdose
- Outline the strategies to help improve overdose prevention rates
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This course is offered through Pri-Med.
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