College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Naloxone, Narcotic Antagonists, Public Health, Opiate Overdose
Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Objectives:
- Investigate the need for increased naloxone awareness and availability in communities across the state [New Jersey]
- Assess the current advantages and disadvantages of Narcan® use
- Identify the barriers preventing naloxone from becoming a socially accepted treatment
- Develop an education plan to effectively teach target communities about Narcan® training and related resources/centers in that area.
Disciplines
Behavioral Medicine | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Included in
Behavioral Medicine Commons, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Substance Abuse and Addiction Commons
May 5th, 12:00 AM
The Opioid Epidemic & Narcan® Education: Current State of Narcan® Use
Objectives:
- Investigate the need for increased naloxone awareness and availability in communities across the state [New Jersey]
- Assess the current advantages and disadvantages of Narcan® use
- Identify the barriers preventing naloxone from becoming a socially accepted treatment
- Develop an education plan to effectively teach target communities about Narcan® training and related resources/centers in that area.
