Dedham PD Reports Five Narcan Saves in Less than One Month

The Dedham Police Department reported that Nasal Naloxone was used five times to reverse potentially fatal heroin and opioid overdoses since the police officers in town began carrying the drug in December.

Narcan was first deployed in Dedham Police Cruisers on December 4. Since then, three different Dedham officers have administered the drug a total of five times to effectively reverse the effects of an overdose.

A recent press release indicated that the Dedham Police Department will offer to provide training on how to properly administer Nasal Naloxone/Narcan to someone who may be overdosing for families, caregivers, clergy and anyone else who may be dealing with someone who abuses opioids. Citizens looking for such instruction are encouraged to contact Officer Jason Sullivan at 781-751-9300 or jsullivan@police.dedham-ma.gov.

Pharmacies can now sell and distribute nasal Naloxone without a prescription. Those with family members suffering from substance abuse disorder which may lead to an overdose should learn more by clicking here.

Dedham Police has responded to two overdose situations over the past few months where somebody present administered Nasal Naloxone prior to the arrival of first responders, and it may have saved the person’s life.

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If someone you know exhibits signs of a drug overdose, call 911 immediately. Good Samaritan Laws offer protections for callers from simple drug possession charges when seeking medical attention for an overdose victim.

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