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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a high school-based naloxone curriculum in improving adolescents' skills and confidence in responding to opioid overdoses.

April 28, 2026Journal of School Health

High School‐Based Naloxone Curriculum: Development and Preliminary Evaluation

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SMSuhanee MitragotriUC San Diego Health System SWScott WeinerBrigham and Women's Hospital

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Randomized trial evaluates naloxone education's impact on adolescent confidence and knowledge in overdose response, suggesting effective prevention strategy.

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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a high school-based naloxone curriculum in improving adolescents' skills and confidence in responding to opioid overdoses.
Developed a 20-minute naloxone curriculum for high school students in Massachusetts.
Conducted pre- and post-training anonymous surveys evaluating knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward overdose education.
Analyzed survey data focusing on changes in confidence levels in naloxone administration.
Post-training confidence in administering naloxone increased from 29% to 80% (p < 0.001).
85% of students rated the training as very or extremely important.
81% strongly supported naloxone training's inclusion in mandatory school health curricula.

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Mitragotri et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f04edc727298f751e72bc1 https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.70156

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Randomized trial evaluates naloxone education's impact on adolescent confidence and knowledge in overdose response, suggesting effective prevention strategy.

High School‐Based Naloxone Curriculum: Development and Preliminary Evaluation

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High School‐Based Naloxone Curriculum: Development and Preliminary Evaluation

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