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House Unanimously Supports Expanded Access to Overdose-Reversing Drug

House unanimously supports expanded access to overdose-reversing drug
Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, speaks Monday about her bill to expand the availability of Narcan, a drug that can reverse a heroin overdose, during a floor speech in the House of Representatives. By Mario Moretto … It also allows, but does not mandate …
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?Time-Released Implant Revolutionizes Treatment Options for Opioid and
However, due to medical compliance reasons, most patients and primary care providers prefer the drug in implant form; a relapse is possible when a patient taking Naltrexone orally misses a dose. “A patient whose craving becomes overwhelming can obtain …
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LePage should accept compromise on drug overdose prevention bill
LePage should accept compromise on drug overdose prevention bill. Print this Print; E-mail this … This week, the Legislature is set to decide whether to expand the availability of a drug that counters the effects of an opiate overdose. Putting …
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