New Nasal Spray is Simple Treatment for Overdoses, Could Save Thousands

The U.S. government cleared the way last month for a cheap, easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of a drug overdose — and could save thousands of lives.

Ireland-based Adapt Pharma plans to have the spray, Narcan, available by January.

The simple lifeline is effective on all opioids, including heroin, morphine, and prescription pain killers like Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet.

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