Nebraska Medicine pharmacies join the fight against substance abuse. All five now offer free Narcan, helping specialists increase its distribution. Experts compare it to resuscitation. It’s a skill we can carry with us, so why not Narcan?”I think we’ve come a long way in terms of our understanding of harm reduction,” Dr. Alena Balasanova said. Doctor Alena Balasanova and experts improve results with the new free naloxone program. This can be used on anyone – a friend, family member or stranger, the press release said. It can also be obtained for outreach workers to give to others who may benefit from receiving it. Anyone can administer naloxone, and it comes as an easy-to-use nasal spray. According to the CDC, overdose deaths in the U.S. decreased last year — the first decline since 2018. It predicts that cases will decrease this year. “You never know when you’re going to run into someone suffering from an opioid overdose,” said pharmacy director Chris Zaleski, who oversees the health giant’s five pharmacies. The nasal spray is given by putting the tip in the nose, spraying and then call the emergency number. Repeat the life-saving procedure after 2-3 minutes. “We want to make sure that any member of the public who has access to Narca can get it at no cost,” Zaleski said. This applies to you as well, especially if you have a family member or friend who is at risk of substance abuse or substance abuse disorder.” Balasanova said. “Most people know the basics of CPR. This is no different – when you see someone depressed, give them naloxone and then CPR. It really should be available everywhere.”Nebraska Medicine pharmacy locations: Pharmacy at Durham Polyclinic CenterPharmacy at Lauritzen Outpatient CenterPharmacy at Village Pointe Health CenterPharmacy at Bellevue Health Center Pharmacy at University Health Center (Lincoln)
Nebraska Medicine pharmacies join the fight against substance abuse. All five now offer free Narcan, helping specialists increase its distribution.
Experts compare it to resuscitation. It’s a skill we can carry with us, so why not Narcan?
“I think we have come a long way in our understanding of harm reduction,” said Dr. Alena Balasanova.
Doctor Alena Balasanova and experts improve prices with a new free naloxone program. This can be used on anyone – a friend, family member or stranger, the news release said. It can also be obtained for outreach workers to give to others who may benefit from receiving it. Anyone can give naloxone, and it comes in an easy-to-use nasal spray.
The CDC says overdose deaths in the U.S. fell last year — the first decline since 2018. It predicts a decline in cases this year.
“You never know when you’re going to run into someone suffering from an opioid overdose,” said Pharmacy Manager Chris Zaleski, who oversees the health giant’s five pharmacies.
The nasal spray is given by putting the tip in the nose, spraying and calling the emergency number. Repeat the lifesaving procedure after 2-3 minutes.
““We want to make sure that anyone in the public who has access to Narca can get it for free,” Zaleski said.
This also applies to you, especially if your family or friends are at risk of substance abuse or substance use disorder.
“That’s exactly why they teach most people CPR,” Dr. Balasanova said. “Most people know the basics of CPR. This is no different — when you see someone depressed, give them naloxone and then CPR. It really should be available everywhere.”
Nebraska Medicine locations of pharmacies:
- Pharmacy at Durham Outpatient Centre
- Pharmacy in the Lauritzen polyclinic centre
- Village Pointe Health Center Pharmacy
- Pharmacy in Bellevue health center
- Pharmacy at the University Health Center (Lincoln)
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