Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

36
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
36
Drug Delivery: Enteral Route01:18

Drug Delivery: Enteral Route

386
The enteral drug administration involves three primary routes: oral, sublingual, and buccal. Oral ingestion is the most prevalent, safe, economical, and convenient method for drug administration. However, it has certain drawbacks, including limited absorption due to the drug's low water solubility or poor membrane permeability, possible emesis from GI mucosa irritation, destruction of drugs by digestive enzymes or low gastric pH, and irregular absorption along with food or other drugs.
386
Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison01:14

Prevention of Further Absorption of Poison

793
In cases of acute poisoning, the primary objective is to prevent further absorption of the toxic substance into the body. Immediate interventions using various decontamination techniques targeting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can achieve this. Decontamination is crucial to prevent poison from entering the systemic circulation, which involves washing affected areas with water and mild soap and removing contaminated clothing. Once external decontamination is done, attention must be turned to...
793
Healthcare Agencies II01:17

Healthcare Agencies II

691
There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources,...
691
Opioid Receptors: Overview01:22

Opioid Receptors: Overview

564
Opioid receptors, including the mu (μ, MOR), delta (δ, DOR), and kappa (κ, KOR) types, belong to the rhodopsin family of G protein-coupled receptors. These receptors are located throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems and in non-neuronal tissues such as macrophages and astrocytes. Opioid receptor ligands can be categorized into agonists or antagonists. Highly selective agonists include [d-Ala2, MePhe4, Gly(ol)5]-enkephalin or DAMGO for MOR, [D-Pen2,...
564
Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II

717
Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
717

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association of Emergency Department Buprenorphine Initiation With Subsequent Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

Journal of addiction medicine·2026
Same author

Implicit opioid associations in OUD treatment: prediction of treatment response and moderation by mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement- ERRATUM.

Psychological medicine·2026
Same author

Treatment Initiation and Outcomes Associated With Receipt of Emergency Department-Based Peer Support Following Opioid Overdose.

Annals of emergency medicine·2025
Same author

Subtypes and service utilization among opioid use disorder patients at a community health center: findings from a medically underserved urban area of the Northeastern United States.

Addiction science & clinical practice·2025
Same author

Community alcohol sales and opioid poisoning deaths: Alcohol serving space as a harm reduction opportunity.

Harm reduction journal·2024
Same author

The Rutgers Integrated Care Evaluation (RICE) Research Framework: An Innovative and Rigorous Set of Methods to Evaluate Integrated Care Programs.

International journal of integrated care·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 12, 2025

A Method for Evaluating the Reinforcing Properties of Ethanol in Rats without Water Deprivation, Saccharin Fading or Extended Access Training
07:50

A Method for Evaluating the Reinforcing Properties of Ethanol in Rats without Water Deprivation, Saccharin Fading or Extended Access Training

Published on: January 29, 2017

9.6K

Reported outcomes from a community naloxone training and distribution program.

Kevin Frederiks1, Maxwell Everett1, Kristen Gilmore Powell2,3

  • 1Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 125 Paterson St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports
|June 9, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Community naloxone programs effectively train individuals to respond to opioid overdoses. Participants successfully administered naloxone to save lives, regardless of their relationship to the person experiencing the overdose.

Keywords:
NaloxoneOpioidOverdoseTraining

More Related Videos

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
04:36

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Published on: August 5, 2020

4.2K
Novel Apparatus and Method for Drug Reinforcement
07:32

Novel Apparatus and Method for Drug Reinforcement

Published on: August 20, 2010

19.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025

A Method for Evaluating the Reinforcing Properties of Ethanol in Rats without Water Deprivation, Saccharin Fading or Extended Access Training
07:50

A Method for Evaluating the Reinforcing Properties of Ethanol in Rats without Water Deprivation, Saccharin Fading or Extended Access Training

Published on: January 29, 2017

9.6K
Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
04:36

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Published on: August 5, 2020

4.2K
Novel Apparatus and Method for Drug Reinforcement
07:32

Novel Apparatus and Method for Drug Reinforcement

Published on: August 20, 2010

19.1K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The United States faces a severe opioid epidemic, with over 500,000 deaths from 1999-2020.
  • Community-based naloxone (opioid overdose antidote) training and distribution programs have emerged as a critical public health intervention.
  • These programs aim to increase naloxone accessibility and empower laypeople to respond to opioid overdose emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based naloxone education and distribution program implemented in New Jersey in 2017.
  • To gather data on naloxone administration, including who administered it, the actions taken during an overdose, and the outcomes.
  • To assess the program's impact on saving lives during opioid overdose events.

Main Methods:

  • A 60-minute naloxone training program was offered in diverse community settings (e.g., police departments, community centers).
  • Participants were instructed to contact the program for naloxone kit replacement after use.
  • A brief survey was administered to callers regarding overdose response behaviors and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • From January 2018 to June 2022, 191 calls were received reporting naloxone use and requesting kit replacement.
  • Naloxone administrations were reported by police (37%), family/friends (20%), and strangers (26%).
  • Successful revival occurred in 90% of reported overdoses, with common actions including calling EMS (85%) and staying with the individual (84%).

Conclusions:

  • Community members trained in naloxone administration are willing to use the overdose antidote for both known individuals and strangers.
  • The program demonstrates success in empowering the community to intervene in opioid overdose situations.
  • Further research is needed to understand outcomes and behaviors in unreported overdose events.