April 25, 2025

Is your organization prepared to act in the event of an overdose? If you said no, you’re not alone. Too many business have not yet stocked up on Narcan, the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication, even though it is affordable, effective, safe, and easy to use. In an ongoing overdose epidemic, all organizations must prepare for an overdose emergency, which can happen at any time. This means procuring Narcan and training staff on how to use it. In an opinion piece for Daily Nurse, AAC’s Corporate Director of Nursing, Chris McCoy, explains how preparing for an overdose emergency now will help prevent tragedy later. Having Narcan and knowing how to use it may mean the difference between life and death. Read the full article.