Title | Distinguishing signs of opioid overdose and indication for naloxone: an evaluation of six overdose training and naloxone distribution programs in the United States. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Green, Traci C., Robert Heimer, and Lauretta E. Grau |
Journal | Addiction (Abingdon, England) |
Volume | 103 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 979-89 |
Date Published | 2008 Jun |
ISSN | 0965-2140 |
Keywords | Clinical Competence, Diagnosis, Differential, Emergency Treatment, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Multivariate Analysis, Naloxone, Narcotic Antagonists, Opioid-Related Disorders, Overdose, Program Evaluation |
Abstract | This study assessed overdose and naloxone administration knowledge among current or former opioid abusers trained and untrained in overdose-response in the United States. |
Alternate Journal | Addiction |