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After an Overdose: What Now? – Patient & Family Guide

A compassionate, plain-language handout designed for patients and loved ones after an overdose, explaining how buprenorphine can reduce withdrawal and prevent future overdoses, what steps to take next, and where to find support and treatment resources. Ideal as a leave-behind for EMS or ED teams.

Screenshot of After overdose guide

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