Should we conduct a trial of distributing naloxone to heroin users for peer administration to prevent fatal overdose?

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Should we conduct a trial of distributing naloxone to heroin users for peer administration to prevent fatal overdose?

Heroin overdose is a major cause of death among heroin users, and often occurs in the company of other users. However, sudden death after injection is rare, giving ample opportunity for intervention.Naloxone hydrochloride, an injectable opioid antagonist which reverses the respiratory depression, se...

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Main Authors:	Lenton, Simon, Hargreaves, K.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2000
Subjects:	drug - heroin - overdose - naloxone - drug - harm reduction - peer - legal aspects - evaluation - mortality - morbidity - death - resuscitation
Online Access:	http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/173_05_040900/lenton/lenton.html http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9038

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