Assignment Task: Naloxone, brand name Narcan, is an opioid overdose medication. It has been around since the 1970's but has been more frequently used since the outbreak of the opioid epidemic. There have also been a number of policy changes regarding this medication that have helped save lives.
Please describe how and why Narcan works? Discuss the trends and statistics on Narcan use in your state or community. Is Narcan easily accessible in your community? Is it safe? If someone needed to get Narcan where would they get it and how much would it cost? After conducting your research what were the polices you found regarding Narcan? Conduct research on Narcan to better understand how it is being utilized in your community and nationally.