Monday evening, in the series STAT, Sophia St-Jean, the character played by Ludivine Reding, is administered naloxone after being found unconscious by first responders. But what exactly is naloxone? We explain to you.
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Naloxone is a drug that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, whether caused by fentanyl, heroin, morphine or codeine, among others.
It’s a bit like the EpiPen for people with allergies. Naloxone, which is administered as a nasal spray or by injection, works in just a few minutes and stops the opioid buzz in 20 to 90 minutes, the time to call for help.
Possible to get it
It is possible to obtain it free of charge in all pharmacies in Quebec. If you, friends or relatives consume, or even if you work daily in the city center, you should drag a naloxone kit at all times, argues Julie-Soleil Meeson, of the Association of Addiction Stakeholders of Quebec. It saves thousands of lives every year, according to Health Canada.
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