narcan Archives - The Pitt News

Pitt installs overdose reversal drug dispensers after decade-long push

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

Pitt’s Student Health Services installed four Naloxone dispensers across campus last week, providing free access to the life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication in high-traffic locations.

The Pitt Prescription | The need to know about naloxone

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • April 7, 2022

In this week’s edition of The Pitt Prescription, Senior Staff Writer Elizabeth Donnelly discusses the opioid epidemic and important information about opioid-overdose reversal, including how to administer naloxone.

Students learn to administer Narcan

By Anish Salvi | Staff Writer • January 24, 2018

As an Emergency Medical Technician of four years, Anthony Lupinacci is no stranger to administering Narcan — and knows the difference the drug can make. “Especially when I have worked in this area,...

Among short-term fixes, Pitt develops long-term plan to combat nationwide opioid crisis

By Rashi Seth | Columnist • May 31, 2017

Two months ago a couple from Lower Burrell mourned the loss of their son who didn’t live to see his 25th birthday. David Makara’s refusal to get treatment drove him to move out of his parents home...