The law helps expand statewide naloxone access to those who need it most and protects individuals from civil or criminal liability if they provide naloxone in good faith to an individual experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose.
“This legislation will save lives,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, chief medical offer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “While our first aim is prevent the abuse of both illegal and prescription opioids, we now can make a lifesaving antidote more readily available to people who can help someone at risk.”
“This legislation will save lives,” said Dr. Larry Wolk, chief medical offer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “While our first aim is prevent the abuse of both illegal and prescription opioids, we now can make a lifesaving antidote more readily available to people who can help someone at risk.”
For more resources on how to safely administer naloxone and to make a request for standing orders visit: www.colorado.gov/cdphe/naloxoneorders.
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