SUMMARY - Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Access
Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Access: Reversing Opioid Overdose
Opioid overdose kills thousands of Canadians each year—deaths that are largely preventable with timely intervention. Naloxone, a medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdose, can save lives when available and administered quickly. Expanding naloxone access and overdose prevention education has become central to harm reduction response to the overdose crisis. Understanding how naloxone works and how to expand its reach helps communities reduce overdose deaths.