Narcan
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) is launching the “Leave Behind Naloxone” program in collaboration with the Monroe County Health Department to combat opioid overdose deaths. As part of the initiative, RPD officers will be equipped with Naloxone kits to distribute to high-risk individuals, including overdose survivors, people with a history of overdosing, and their families. […]
On Saturday, May 4th at 1pm, Assemblyman Demond Meeks and Monroe County IMPACT are partnering together to provide Narcan Training. This event is open to the community and will be held at 175 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611. To RSVP, scan the QR code down below!
The drug that saves people from overdose may be coming soon to a store near you. The FDA is pushing to make Naloxone the drug under the Narcan Umbrella available for over-the-counter purchase. There was a vote to make the drug available without prescription. The FDA is expected to make a decision in the next […]
Yesterday, Monroe County announced the installation of naloxone cabinets to make the medication more available and help prevent overdose deaths. The generic form of Narcan, naloxone rapidly reverses overdoses by blocking the effects of opioids on the brain and restoring normal breathing. In addition to the accessible medication, Monroe County is also launching a new […]
With 238 overdose deaths in Monroe County in 2020, and data showing deaths are up so far this year. Narcan boxes are strategically placed around Monroe County to fight the problem. Gates to Recovery encourages any business owner in the city to get a Narcan box, especially if they are in a high-impact neighborhood. Two local […]
Ohio has a serious problem when it comes to drug use especially when it comes to overdose deaths. A politician in Middleton, Ohio is proposing a controversial plan to address the heroin overdose issue called “three strikes and you’re out” rule.
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