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

Partner: 
Pri-Med Institute
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Course opens: 
10/03/2022
Course expires: 
10/03/2024
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
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