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Deputy Director of Sullivan County Health and Human Services
Coordinator of Sullivan County’s
Drug Task Force
To the editor:
Last week we learned that Naloxone, …
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Deputy Director of Sullivan County Health and Human Services
Coordinator of Sullivan County’s
Drug Task Force
To the editor:
Last week we learned that Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, will soon be available for “over the counter “(OTC) purchase. This is great news, because easier access will save more lives.
What gets missed by many is that by being Narcan-trained, you may not only prevent the death of someone dealing with substance use disorder (addiction), you could be saving the life of someone who unknowingly overdosed on a drug laced with Fentanyl.
Americans, both young and old, are being poisoned by illegal fentanyl disguised as prescription medication pain relievers, as well as being mixed with other drugs sold on the street. A recent news report stated fentanyl is even being added to vaping products.
We delude ourselves by thinking that our young people do not have access to drugs. Our children are most vulnerable because fentanyl is being sold via social media.
In the ‘80s when I worked as an ER nurse on the Lower East Side, the tagline was “Heroin Kills” and it still does – but the important message now is “One Pill Can Kill” because it does.
Narcan training is just as important as being trained in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). The training is quick and easy, and at completion of training, each participant receives a free Narcan Kit.
Your business, your organization and you personally can participate in the “Ciliberto and Friends Saving Friends” collaborative initiative with Public Health and our County’s Drug Task Force members to get everyone trained in Narcan administration over the next six weeks.
For more info and to sign up, visit Thunder102.com. You’ll be contacted by the Public Health Team to arrange for a training at your business or organization. Thank you!
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lhfc1563
STOPPING the illegal drug trade would help a lot more.
We do this training, are given one set of 2 hits and are told it could take from 9 to 12 hits of it to save a life.
WE NEED TO STOP THE TRADE!
Thursday, April 13, 2023 Report this
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Lhfc1563:
I agree that the trade has to be stopped.
What are your ideas on doing that?
Friday, April 21, 2023 Report this