The Opioid Crisis and the Physician's Role in Contributing to its Resolution: Step One--Prevention of Overdoses.

This article outlines the epidemiology of overdoses, discusses naloxone distribution programs and myths surrounding its use, and reviews relevant legislative developments in Connecticut and proper counseling of patients and families to encourage broader education and prescribing of naloxone. PMID: 27509638 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27509638?dopt=Abstract

Source: Connecticut Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Wolfe S, Bouffard DL, Modesto-LoweE V Tags: Conn Med Source Type: research