[Irish Times] , Kerrigan, Cathleen Naloxone: Why is this life-saving medication for suspected opioid overdoses not available over the counter? (16 Sep 2025)
External website: https://www.irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/20...
Despite the narcotics problem in the Republic, could our society’s prejudice against drug users be costing lives?
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Heroin (diacetylmorphine / diamorphine)
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product > Naloxone
B Substances > Opioids (opiates) > Opioid product > Methadone
B Substances > New (novel) psychoactive substances > Synthetic opioids > Fentanyl, Fentanils
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Over the counter drug (medicine / medication)
E Concepts in biomedical areas > Medical substance > Prescription drug (medicine / medication)
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder (addiction) > Drug use disorder > Drug intoxication > Poisoning (overdose)
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural distinctions > Prejudice (stigma / discrimination)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
Repository Staff Only: item control page