Naloxone is an opioid overdose rescue drug, which will now be available by request or at the suggestion of a pharmacist in California pharmacies and 12 other states. Individuals who themselves are not using prescription drugs may obtain Naloxone for use for others in emergencies. The cost for Police and Emergency Personnel to carry this life saving drug while on patrol has increased municipality costs to the point of breaking the budget in some areas of the country. Yet, only a few states allow it to be dispensed without a prescription to non- emergency personnel. This drug saves lives. Some interesting questions I have seen discussed include the following: 1. Should Naloxone be available without a prescription for private use? 2. Should cities make it available to addicts as they have made clean needles available in needle exchange programs? 3. Should it be made available for a reduced cost through tax payer funding? 4. Should the police send a bill to the person? 5. Is this parallel to putting someone on life support for someone who has little chance of recovery? Please research this issue, write a thoughtful opinion, professionally written and referenced in APA 6th Edition format. Initial posts should be at least 250 words.

Naloxone is an opioid overdose rescue drug, which will now be available by request or at the suggestion of a pharmacist in California pharmacies and 12 other states. Individuals who themselves are not using prescription drugs may obtain Naloxone for use for others in emergencies. The cost for Police and Emergency Personnel to carry this life saving drug while on patrol has increased municipality costs to the point of breaking the budget in some areas of the country. Yet, only a few states allow it to be dispensed without a prescription to non- emergency personnel. This drug saves lives. Some interesting questions I have seen discussed include the following: 1. Should Naloxone be available without a prescription for private use? 2. Should cities make it available to addicts as they have made clean needles available in needle exchange programs? 3. Should it be made available for a reduced cost through tax payer funding? 4. Should the police send a bill to the person? 5. Is this parallel to putting someone on life support for someone who has little chance of recovery? Please research this issue, write a thoughtful opinion, professionally written and referenced in APA 6th Edition format. Initial posts should be at least 250 words.