naloxone: Media

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How to use Narcan
Naloxone effectively reverses overdose from opioid drugs.
Video: UC Davis Health

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A package of Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray.
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Glass vials of naloxone, a drug used to reverse the effects of narcotics overdose.
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