• Author: Kelly K. Houck
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A survey of Veterans Affairs pharmacists: Naloxone prescribing and perceived barriers

Abstract: Introduction: All Veterans Health Administration (VHA) sites have implemented the Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program, which aims to reduce …

Assessment of a naloxone distribution plan in a Veteran population who experienced an opioid-related overdose event

Abstract: Background: The Veteran Health Administration prioritizes the distribution of naloxone to veterans diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) to prevent deaths due to …

Assessment of an education tool to improve knowledge and reduce stigma of a syringe service program (SSP) at a VA Medical Center

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Drug overdose deaths are a growing epidemic in the United States owing in part to inadequate support from health care systems. In response, the Veterans …