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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Cartoon: Make Narcan affordable

Emma Yin, Staff Writer • April 18, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, a 4-milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, for nonprescription use. Naloxone is a medicine that can effectively reverse an opioid overdose. However, its cost is the main obstacle preventing Narcan from being widely implemented. For those without insurance, Narcan can cost around 100 dollars. This often means that those who need it cannot afford it. Narcan is life-saving, and capitalism should not stand in the way of preventing survival and recovery. [Emma Yin]
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Emma Yin
Emma Yin, Staff Writer
Emma Yin is a senior at Carlmont High School. This is her third year in the journalism program and currently serves as a staff writer and cartoonist. She is interested in art and dabbling in global news. You can find her drawing on her iPad, playing badminton and music, and hunting for a new boba shop. Follow her on Instagram @em.24.ma