TABLE 3.
OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE PATTERNS ACROSS THREE FIELD SITES
| SUBURBAN FIELD | ATLANTA N=13 | BOSTON N=55 | NEW HAVEN N=38 | TOTAL N=106 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdosed* | 8 (61.5) | 36 (65.5) | 20 (60.4) | 64 (60.4) |
| Naloxone was administered* | 6 (46.2) | 33 (60.0) | 14 (36.4) | 53 (50.0) |
| Naloxone administered by+ | ||||
| EMS Provider | 4 | 15 | 12 | 31 |
| Drug-using friend | 1 | 16 | 1 | 18 |
| Family member | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| Doctor/Nurse | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Law Enforcement | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Self | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Settings where administered+ | ||||
| Hospital/ER/Ambulance | 4 | 11 | 9 | 24 |
| House/Home | 2 | 14 | 2 | 13 |
| Street/Park/Under Bridge | 0 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Methadone Clinic/Treatment | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Fast Food Bathroom | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Administered naloxone to others* | 5 (38.5) | 40 (72.7) | 4 (10.5) | 49 (46.2) |
| Access to naloxone* | 10 (76.9) | 49 (89.1) | 23 (60.5) | 82 (77.4) |
| Where naloxone was accessed+ | ||||
| Harm Reduction | 8 | 35 | 0 | 43 |
| Methadone Clinic/Treatment | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Pharmacy | 0 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Friend | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14 |
| Doctor | 0 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Family | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Social Service Provider | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hospital | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
*
Number and percentage of participants responding yes
+
More than one category may be reported