(The Washington Post) – Overdose deaths have reached record levels in the United States in recent years. Despite signs of decline, the number of people dying nationwide from overdoses has eclipsed 100,000 annually between 2020 and 2023, according to national health data.

But an opioid overdose doesn’t have to be fatal if a person gets help in time. Naloxone is a common type of medication that can immediately reverse an opioid overdose. Nasal spray versions such as Narcan became available without a prescription in pharmacies last year, and many community groups and localities distribute it free, amid growing nationwide efforts to expand access. (Read More)