Evzio is an anti - therapy for naloxone , which reverses effects of heroin overdose . It is injected into the muscle and does not require surgery , making it more user - friendly . New York police program on naloxone and the right to use it in the hands of police . State attorney general : ` ` The antidote saved the life of Angie Ruhry 's son , Peter , in 2009 . It is n't every day that we can announce that we will save lives ''
Evzio is an anti - therapy for naloxone , which reverses effects of heroin overdose . It is injected into the muscle and does not require surgery , making it more user - friendly . New York police program on naloxone and the right to use it in the hands of police . State attorney general : ` ` It is n't every day that we can announce that we will save lives ''