Narcan

Opinion: Why naloxone belongs in the classroom

Drug overdoses are at record levels, and as recent news reports indicate, children are succumbing to fentanyl-related exposures in the classroom

L.A. hands out 100,000 doses of naloxone to fight opioid surge

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The county has set up free vending machines and sent medical teams with naloxone out to encampments

How to keep kids safe from school zone speeders

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JENOPTIK

These studies show that deploying speed enforcement cameras in school zones are effective and efficient ways to slow down speeders and keep kids safer

US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in 1 year, officials say

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Drug overdoses now surpass deaths from car crashes, guns, and flu and pneumonia

9 LE strategies to win the fight against opioids

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We need collaboration among law enforcement, public health, policymakers and congress to end the opioid scourge

Using Narcan to treat opioid overdoses

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A primer for cops

NM police officer passes out after exposure to cocaine 'cloud'

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The officer had opened the door of a suspect's vehicle when a powdery substance wafted out

Calif. cop uses Narcan to save toddler exposed to fentanyl

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Officer Aaron Khamosh was lauded for his quick action

Narcan offers drug users a chance at long-term recovery

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In this second installation of a three-part series, victims of drug abuse discuss the antidote's critical role in recovery

Mass. town's Narcan model marks 10 years of saving, changing lives

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The Quincy Police Department was a pioneer in the U.S. for having its officers carry the life-saving drug, which was once out of reach for police

Reader poll: Cops' increasing role in providing medical care

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This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job