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National Naloxone Awareness Day: Boosting Access to Life-Saving Overdose Reversal Drug.

The US Senate designated June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to combat the devastating opioid epidemic. The resolution emphasizes that naloxone is a safe and effective medication capable of reversing opioid overdoses and saving lives when administered quickly. This action encourages increased public education and resource allocation to ensure more citizens have access to this over-the-counter, life-saving tool.
Key points
Designates June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to raise public awareness about overdose prevention.
Highlights naloxone as a vital, life-saving tool that bystanders can use immediately to reverse opioid overdoses.
Calls on governments and organizations to collaborate on increasing access, education, and distribution of naloxone to reduce fatalities.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
Print number: SRES 726
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2024-06-05