Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick share personal experiences with potent drugs and the importance of access to Narcan in emergencies.

Today's Guest: 

Joining the Supporting Sobriety Podcast is Bree Baldwin from Overdose Lifeline (overdoselifeline.org), discussing harm reduction efforts and Narcan's role in saving lives.

Discussion Points with Timestamps:

4:09 - 5:05: Understanding Narcan

Ryan explains that Narcan is an opiate-reversing drug, blocking opiate receptors to interrupt the effects of ingested drugs.  Administering Narcan is a challenging experience for the user.

5:30 - 6:33: Narcan as a Miracle Drug

Matt describes Narcan as a miracle drug, emphasizing that no drug user desires to receive it.

8:00 - 13:26: Narcan in Action

Matt and Ryan analyze a video demonstrating deputies saving a man's life with Narcan, highlighting the calm and confident response of first responders.

15:47 - 15:58: Introduction to Bree Baldwin

16:15 - 17:23: Basics of Narcan

Baldwin explains what Narcan is, its importance, and how it's administered to patients.

17:37 - 18:40: Patient Response to Narcan

Baldwin discusses how patients typically respond to Narcan within 2-3 minutes and the potential need for additional doses.

19:00 - 20:13: Providing Hope through Overdose Lifeline

Overdose Lifeline offers education, resources, and advocacy to support families affected by substance use disorder.

20:45 - 21:05: Erasing Stigma Around Narcan

Baldwin highlights the challenge of erasing stigma and educating people about the helpfulness of Narcan.

21:10 - 22:00: Recognizing Overdose Signs

Signs and symptoms of overdose vary but are recognizable, enabling prompt Narcan administration to save lives potentially.

.22:30 - 23:13: Limitations and Emerging Drugs

Baldwin discusses emerging drugs that Narcan may not work for and emphasizes the importance of rescue breathing in saving lives.

26:35: Narcan and Harm Reduction

Baldwin stresses Narcan's role in harm reduction and addressing the disease of addiction.

Resources:

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