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No, I Say

Peter Canning

“We need a lot more naloxone than ever before. The research I have based on over 20,000 EMS run forms shows naloxone has remained effective over the years. Naloxone works against opioids if it is given in time. When someone gets 20 milligrams, I ask what form was the naloxone in and how long was there in between doses?

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The Friends and Family Guide to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Peter Canning

I am proud to announce my latest book, The Friends and Family Guide to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic: Including How to Recognize and Treat an Overdose , will be published on August 26, 2025 by Johns Hopkins University Press.

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Recerts and New Protocols

Peter Canning

In 2025, if I am still practicing which I hope to be, I will try to stay on the ball and make certain to sign up for my companies classes before my certs expire. Here are some of the highlights: EMRs and EMTs may administer Naloxone IM in a dose of 0.4 Speaking of protocol changes, Connecticut released its latest two year update.

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REBEL Cast Ep117: Low Dose vs Standard Dose Take-Home Buprenorphine From the ED

REBEL EM

This study investigated whether it is feasible to initiate buprenorphine/naloxone in the form of “take home” packages containing low-dose and standard-dose inductions. REBEL Cast Ep117: Low-Dose vs Standard-Dose Take Home Buprenorphine From the ED Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Paper: Moe et. PMID 33392580.

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Overdose Decline Continues

Peter Canning

Source: CDC From the data I have seen Connecticut overdoses will show a decline through the end of 2024, but may be inching back up again in 2025. Keep getting the naloxone out there. Based on Data through October 2024. What should we be doing? Continue with harm reduction messaging. This battle is a long way from being over.