Could a monthly treatment prevent fentanyl overdoses? Scientists are working on it

Scientists say that giving an infusion of monoclonal antibodies has shown promise in blocking the potentially deadly effects of fentanyl for nearly a month, raising hopes for a new tool to combat overdoses.

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