Naloxone Saves Lives, But It’s Not Enough | Percy Menzies on the Future of Addiction Treatment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfL-zxBp5FM

Percy Menzies discusses the current state of the overdose crisis in the U.S., where overdose deaths remain at staggering levels despite recent declines. While Naloxone (Narcan) has been called one of the most remarkable drugs in medical history, it has serious limitations: it can only reverse overdoses temporarily, requires another person to administer, and cannot address long-term recovery. Menzies highlights why treatment must be made more attractive to patients, why providers need to rethink their approach, and the urgent need to prepare for new threats like nitazines. This talk is a call to action for treatment providers, policymakers, and communities: saving lives is just the beginning—true recovery requires more.

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