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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2023 · 12 MIN

NARCAN: Overdose Medication Approved For Over The Counter Purchase

from HealthCare UnTold · host Barbara Garcia, Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval

On March 29, 2023, Narcan the lifesaving medication for overdoses has been approved for the over-the-counter purchase by the FDA. Overdose deaths due to Fentanyl and other Opiates have become a national emergency with over a million people who have died from drug overdose deaths since 1999. Fentanyl is being mixed in with Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Heroin with the user not realizing that Fentanyl makes their drug over 50 times stronger, which is a major contributor to overdose deaths. Having access to Narcan for anyone who is using any kind of opiates is essential to ensure their safety. Treatment for opiate addiction is available --visit your primary care physician, No Shame and treatment works.#narcansaveslives#treatmentworks#narcanoverthecounter 

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