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In the Fight against Overdoses, the United States Races to Distribute an Antidote – France 24

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Against overdoses, the race of the United States to spread an antidote Getty Images via AFP – SCOTT OLSON

In Washington, Johnny Bailey, continues training on Narcan, an antidote to resuscitate a victim of opioid overdose. “We try to ensure that everyone has it on them,” explains the social worker for the association for drug users HIPS. This nasal spray has become the essential weapon against the overdose crisis that is shaking the country. The objective now is to put it in everyone’s hands, so that it can be administered at any time.

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