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@benryanwriter A large trial looking at harm reduction strategies in the NEJM last year, including Narcan, had a null outcome. The causes for the drop in OD deaths seems to be unclear. https://t.co/Px13QAo4Q7
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@benryanwriter Not saying that this is the reason, but many (maybe most) proposed interventions for opioid deaths do not stand up to the scrutiny of an RCT. Redirecting resources away from these futile measures may be the right call. https://t.co/PbI1…
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How can we reduce #opioid-related overdose deaths? A multi-prong approach would include overdose education, naloxone distribution, the use of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder, and education regarding prescription opioid safety. htt…
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In the HCS trial, researchers assessed whether a community-based intervention to increase access to evidence-based practices focusing on opioids would reduce opioid-related overdose deaths. Full trial results and Plain Language Summary: https://t.co/jLy…