Perspectives of opioid users on overdose recognition, naloxone administration, and attitudes

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Rajnish Raj · Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Shaheena Parveen · Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Sajid Mohammad Wani · Government Medical College

Zaid Ahmad Wani · Government Medical College

Yasir Hassan Rather · Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Inaamul Haq · Government Medical College

Abstract

Our study reveals that despite naloxone's proven efficacy in reversing opioid overdoses, its use is limited by stigma, poor awareness, and restricted access. Enhancing harm reduction education and destigmatization through tailored community interventions is vital to preventing overdose fatalities.

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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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Published in: Industrial Psychiatry Journal

Volume 35, Issue 1, pp. 99-104

DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_232_25

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