Fighting opioid abuse in Arizona
Expert: State proactive, but has more work to do
In May, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, without a prescription to anyone who can help the person overdosing. Before House Bill 2355, only first responders and medical providers could administer it. (Photo by Ryan Dent/Cronkite News)
By Michelle Chance; Cronkite News
Originally Published: January 12, 2017 3:13 p.m.
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