“Narcan Encounters:” Overdose and Naloxone Rescue Experiences among People who use Opioids

Abstract

<i>Conclusion</i>: Results suggest that a naloxone rescue may not be a wake-up call for many people who use opioids, but access to naloxone is an effective overdose harm reduction option, supporting its widespread implementation. The study findings underscore the importance of ongoing community overdose prevention and harm reduction initiatives, including take-home naloxone (THN) and medication assisted treatment in the Emergency Department.