Narcotic overdose (o.d. )conditions can be reversed by the administering __________.

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Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose by blocking the receptors that opioids bind to. It is a commonly used treatment in emergency settings for narcotic overdose. Antianxiety medication and synthetic opioids do not reverse narcotic overdoses but may be used as part of a longer-term treatment plan. Morphine is an opioid and can exacerbate an overdose, so it would not be a suitable treatment for reversing opioid overdose.

Narcotic Overdose (O