KevinMD December 2, 2023
I often recommend books or podcasts for you when they address timely topics in mental health. The May 4, 2023, episode of The Daily podcast was one such episode that I think you should listen to. On that episode, Jan Hoffman, a health law and affairs reporter for The New York Times, was interviewed about Narcan, its history, current and future use, and how we might all take advantage of this life-saving intervention for those who battle opioid addiction. The episode was titled “What If You Could Save Someone From an Overdose?” The facts and history in this commentary are pulled from that podcast episode, and the associated musings and recommendations at the end are mine.
Narcan, as you probably...