Stephen P. Wood, MS, ACNP-BC
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CPR: A neglected but important part of fighting the opioid crisis
Naloxone is an important tool in treating someone who has overdosed on opioids, but equally important is knowing CPR, which can keep blood flowing in a person who isn’t breathing until naloxone takes effect.
Prescription monitoring programs: Helpful or harmful?
Prescription monitoring programs are databases that keep track of prescriptions issued to individuals. While their intent is to identify drug misuse, a PMP may incorrectly flag certain people as misusing medications that they legitimately need.