Pittsburgh Opioid Action Coalition. On the Front Lines and Saving Lives Each Day.

A naloxone distribution program is an initiative aimed at increasing access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone can quickly restore breathing in a person who has overdosed on opioids, potentially saving their life.

The naloxone distribution program in Pittsburgh is run by the Pittsburgh Opioid Action Coalition, which is a partnership between government agencies, health care providers, and community organizations aimed at reducing opioid use and overdose deaths in the city.

The program works by distributing naloxone kits to individuals at risk of opioid overdose or to family and friends of those who use opioids. The kits are distributed through various channels, including health care providers, community organizations, and pharmacies.

In addition to distributing naloxone kits, the program also provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. This training typically includes information on how to administer naloxone, how to perform rescue breathing, and what to do in case of an overdose.

The naloxone distribution program in Pittsburgh is just one part of the city's broader efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Other initiatives include increasing access to addiction treatment and prevention programs, expanding public awareness and education about the risks of opioid use, and working with law enforcement to crack down on illicit drug trafficking.

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