Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Maria Shilaos, KSL Newsradio
Naloxone Saves Lives #4
Naloxone Saves Lives #4
Naloxone Saves Lives #4
Sunday 21st June 2020
Discover how naloxone reverses opioid overdoses and learn how you can access this life-saving medication in 'Healthy Mind Matters'.
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Get the buttons here!Naloxone: Your Key to Saving Lives from Opioid Overdose
Naloxone is a medication that does one thing. The only thing it does is reverse an opioid overdose. So you can't get high with it. You cannot become dependent or addicted to it, you cannot overdose on it.
Ever wondered how you could save a life with just one medication? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos sits down with Dr. Jennifer Plumb, Medical Director for Utah Naloxone, and Megan West, Program Manager at the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, to discuss the life-saving potential of naloxone. This powerful medication can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, yet many people don't know about it or how to use it.
The episode sheds light on the 'YOU and Naloxone Saved MY Life' campaign, aiming to educate and empower everyday citizens to act in emergency situations. Dr. Plumb demystifies naloxone, explaining how it works, its safety, and why it's impossible to misuse. She emphasizes, 'Naloxone is a medication that does one thing. The only thing it does is reverse an opioid overdose. So you can't get high with it.
You cannot become dependent or addicted to it, you cannot overdose on it'. Megan West shares insights on the campaign's success and the simple steps anyone can take to obtain naloxone. Whether you're a concerned family member or just someone who wants to be prepared, this episode equips you with essential knowledge to make a difference. Tune in and learn how you can be a hero in the fight against opioid overdoses.