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Standard Naloxone Doses Insufficient Against Potent Synthetic Opioids
A peer-reviewed study finds standard naloxone doses may fail to fully reverse overdoses from synthetic opioids like fentanyl, urging updated emergency guidelines and immediate 911 calls.
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Fentanyl and fentanyl-like drugs account for 60–79% of U.S. overdose deaths, and inadequate naloxone dosing may be contributing to preventable fatalities.
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