> I wonder how much of that is just... how to put it kindly... basically running out of people prone to overdose in the first place?
Very little.
Narcan became approved for OTC sale at the end of March, 2023. As the numbers show, it turns out that widespread access to and timely administration of a drug that prevents people from dying from opioid overdoses prevents them from dying from opioid overdoses.
Edit: Do you know anyone who uses opiods? You might consider picking up some Narcan just in case they screw up and OD when you're around. You can buy it at Walgreens [0] and many other commercial pharmacies.
Very little.
Narcan became approved for OTC sale at the end of March, 2023. As the numbers show, it turns out that widespread access to and timely administration of a drug that prevents people from dying from opioid overdoses prevents them from dying from opioid overdoses.
Edit: Do you know anyone who uses opiods? You might consider picking up some Narcan just in case they screw up and OD when you're around. You can buy it at Walgreens [0] and many other commercial pharmacies.
[0] <https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/naloxone.jsp>