Narcan can be used to block the effects of pain killers such
as oxycodone, Vicodin, codeine and heroin in the case of an overdose.
According to KIRO TV News, 1 in 5 deaths in the state from drug
overdoses happen in Snohomish County. Nationally, and in Washington State, more
people die from drug overdose than from car accidents.
Placing narcan with law enforcement officers and deputies
can improve the chances of saving someone who is overdosing on drugs. While
EMTs may have the drug, often police are the first on the scene of an overdose.
Waiting for EMTs to arrive can lessen the chances of saving that overdose
victim. Now, responding officers/deputies who have narcan can administer the
antidote without waiting for further medical aid.
The distribution of the antidote is a result of a grant for
320 doses to the county.
KIRO TV News:
Note: In the fall of 2014, narcan was made available to the
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