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Narcan nasal spray

Camden County schools will receive naloxone kits in effort to prevent opioid overdoses

Naloxone access varies widely in Pennsylvania – and so does the likelihood of surviving an overdose

With overdose deaths surging, advocates on the ground push for over-the-counter naloxone

FDA requires opioid labels to recommend overdose-reversing Narcan

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Naloxone added to first aid kits at seven Pennsylvania airports, including Philadelphia International Airport

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Carroll - Naloxone, Narcan

Pennsylvania is giving away anti-overdose drug naloxone on Dec. 13

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As drug overdose deaths climb, Philly offers free Narcan training

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Crowdfunding campaign seeks to provide heroin antidote to families

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Upper Darby police video shows man overdose on heroin, then be revived with Narcan

Upper Darby heroin Narcan

Pennsylvania police receive $100,000 donation for Narcan

Narcan gives N.J. woman a second chance at a life worth living

Narcan snatches heroin addicts from death's doorstep

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CVS offers anti-overdose drug without prescription in New Jersey

Free heroin overdose kits available in Bucks, Berks

Narcan helps Camden police save 7 more lives

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Heroin family

Pa. state police will carry heroin antidote Naloxone

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