Colorado announces $3 million for overdose reversal drug

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(The Center Square) — Colorado recently announced a $3 million grant to provide free naloxone to eligible organizations statewide.

Naloxone, which is known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. It works by blocking the effects of opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, etc. 

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