Accessibility to naloxone, training improves, but no increase in users
Despite recent changes to promote better accessibility to naloxone, government officials haven’t noticed a change in the number of kits or training programs handed out.
Earlier this week, the changes to the Take Home Naloxone program permitted members of the public to take a free kit if he or she witnessed an overdose or knew someone at risk of overdosing. Businesses were also encouraged to get on board.
Since the changes however, there have not been any significant calls to obtain opioid overdose kits.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says roughly 30 people have been trained in the area since the program began last year.