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Shane Darke, Professor at the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney

Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose. Here’s why you might need some at home or in your bag

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Opioids are some of the most widely used and misused drugs in the world.

Opioids are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow down brain activity and relax the muscles. They include the natural products of the opium poppy as well as synthetic (human-made) compounds derived from it.

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