The Critical Need for Naloxone on School Campuses
The opioid crisis is escalating across the United States, increasingly affecting all segments of the population, including students on K-12 and college campuses. As the threat from opioids, especially fentanyl, becomes more widespread, it's critical for schools to have naloxone available—an antidote for opioid overdoses. Recognizing the urgency of the opioid crisis, several states have enacted or are in the process of enacting legislation that mandates the availability of naloxone in schools. Like AEDs, the availability of naloxone can dramatically increase survival rates in emergencies.
