Naloxone

The recent outbreak of human-communicable Hantavirus on a cruise ship continues to change rapidly and the U.S. continues to lag behind other nations in its response. This week on Sawbones, an update on the situation and some thoughts about the future of disease management in a co ...  Show more

In what may be our most requested episode of all time, Dr. Sydnee addresses the hantavirus outbreak in the headlines, looks at its history and evaluates just how badly the U.S. is handling the situation. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ First Na ...  Show more

Contributor: Don Stader, MD

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Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD

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What is Tranq?

Tranq is the street name for xylazine, a sedative drug typical ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of drugs. Throughout history people have taken them to alter their perceptions and change their moods. The attractions lie in the promise of instant pleasure and the possibility of heightened perceptions. Nietzsche said that no art coul ...  Show more

Heroin users in Scotland are being trained to spot when someone is about to overdose and to step in and help.The training – which includes lessons on how to use the antidote naloxone - is often led by people who have themselves been addicts.Taxi drivers and police officers are al ...  Show more