Overdose prevention for injection drug users: Lessons learned from naloxone training and distribution programs in New York City

Overdose prevention for injection drug users: Lessons learned from naloxone training and distribution programs in New York City

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fatal heroin overdose is a significant cause of mortality for injection drug users (IDUs). Many of these deaths are preventable because opiate overdoses can be quickly and safely reversed through the injection of Naloxone [brand name...

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Main Authors: Nandi Vijay, Sherman Susan, Stancliff Sharon, Rudenstine Sasha, Piper Tinka, Clear Allan, Galea Sandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/4/1/3

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