Preventing Opioid-Involved Overdose with Education and Naloxone-Presentation

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The video features Dr. Alex Walley, an addiction specialist and general internist at Boston University School of Medicine, presenting on the topic of Preventing Opioid-Involved Overdose with Education and Naloxone. He acknowledges the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) for the opportunity and presents on behalf of the Association of Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction. The overreaching goal of PCSS is to train healthcare professionals in evidence-based practices for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders.<br /><br />Dr. Walley discusses the epidemiology of opioid-involved overdose and the role of fentanyl in driving the surge in overdose deaths. He emphasizes the importance of naloxone distribution and overdose education as harm reduction strategies. He presents evidence and studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of naloxone in preventing overdose deaths and reducing opioid-related emergency department visits. He also addresses concerns about risk compensation and moral hazard associated with naloxone distribution.<br /><br />Dr. Walley provides practical information on prescribing naloxone, including different formulations and storage guidelines. He highlights the importance of naloxone distribution in various settings, such as harm reduction programs, pharmacies, addiction treatment settings, and emergency departments. He also discusses the implementation of overdose prevention strategies for individuals using opioids, including using with others present and having naloxone available.<br /><br />Furthermore, Dr. Walley discusses the challenges and barriers to naloxone distribution, such as pharmacies not stocking naloxone, prescription requirements, and cost. He emphasizes the need for education and outreach to address fentanyl contamination of drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. He calls for expanding overdose prevention efforts to engage people who use stimulants and counterfeit non-prescription opioids.<br /><br />The video concludes with a case study illustrating the potential impact of naloxone availability and overdose prevention education on an individual's life and well-being. Dr. Walley hopes that the audience gains a better understanding of opioid-involved overdoses, the rationale for naloxone distribution and overdose education, and is empowered to implement overdose education and naloxone distribution in their medical and community settings.<br /><br />Credits: The video is presented by Dr. Alex Walley and was made possible by the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) and the Association of Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA).

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Keywords

Dr. Alex Walley

addiction specialist

opioid-involved overdose

education

naloxone

harm reduction

overdose prevention