Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a life saver for someone who has overdosed on opioids. The number of deaths has skyrocketed, but so has the cost of Narcan. What's up with that? Listen in to a group of people who are in recovery from opiate addiction discuss this issue.

Discussion Guide:

Have you overdosed? What were the costs associated with it?

Do you have a Narcan kit for emergency purposes?

Can you purchase Narcan from your local pharmacy? How much is it, do you need a prescription and does your insurance cover it?

What is the most expensive Narcan kit available on the market right now?

Why do you think the price of Narcan has increased over the years?

How does the manufacturer justify this cost increase?

Supplemental Reading:

Meg Tirrell, As Opioid Epidemic Worsens, the Cost of Waking Up From an Overdose Soars, http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/04/as-opioid-epidemic-worsens-the-cost-of-waking-up-from-an-overdose-soars.html