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Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose. Here’s why you might need some at home or in your bag

  • Written by Shane Darke, Professor at the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose. Here’s why you might need some at home or in your bagTunatura/Shutterstock

Opioids are some of the most widely used and misused drugs in the world.

Opioids are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow down brain activity and relax the muscles. They include the natural products of the opium poppy as well as synthetic (human-made) compounds derived from it.

Commonly used opioids include...

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