Accessing/Accepting naloxone
Other studies conducted in non-rural settings identified For many participants, decisions to accept naloxone were predicated not only on understanding what naloxone was and learning about its effectiveness, but also on learning about protections offered by the state’s medical amnesty/Good Samaritan policies. These criminal-legal system/political considerations were especially relevant because our participants were criminal-legal involved and distrusted law enforcement. Learning about their legal rights helped participants feel more confident carrying and administering naloxone. However, the intervention did not impact policy or conduct outreach and education to law enforcement or other criminal-legal system representatives. Therefore, the intervention’s impact was limited to participants’ knowledge and confidence surrounding naloxone.