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BONUS: Mailbag – Does Naloxone Increase Opioid Misuse?
BONUS: Mailbag – Does Naloxone Increase Opioid Misuse?
Naloxone and nalmefene are reaching more hands than ever—through bystander programs, pharmacy dispensing protocols, and over-the-counter sales. But as access expands, one question keeps coming up: Does easier access to naloxone or nalmefene actually make opioid misuse worse? In this BONUS mailbag episode of Rumor vs Truth, we answer a listener question about whether increasing naloxone and nalmefene access encourages opioid misuse or overdose. Hosts Don Weinberger, PharmD, and Steve Small, Ph...