Posts Tagged ‘narcan’
Fighting the heroin epidemic with prayer
Grief-stricken and angered by the notion that an abusive substance would take away her 25-year-old son, Lisa Voiles turned to her friend for help. Sarah Giglotto responded with an event…
Read MoreSuspected drug overdose at Lakeview Park
Waterloo police and Columbia EMS responded to the city lakes at Lakeview Park in Waterloo about 4:30 p.m. Monday, after a 36-year-old woman using a walker was found unresponsive following…
Read MoreRecovering addict an inspiration
After first responders brought Madelyn McGinnis back from an opioid overdose for the second time, the 19-year-old opened her eyes to the problem of her addiction. “I just wasn’t in…
Read MoreWPD officer’s quick action saves life
When Waterloo police received the call about a possible opioid overdose last Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Jay Sawyer let training be his guide. “As I was driving to the scene, I…
Read MoreLocal police receive Narcan training
Not only will law enforcement in Monroe County soon be carrying the opioid antagonist known as Narcan, but first responders, including firefighters, will soon take part in the same protocol.…
Read MoreNarcan available to Illinois residents
In the past year alone, Columbia and Monroe County EMS have administered the opioid antidote Narcan — which reverses the effects of an overdose — a total of 19 times.…
Read MoreOverdosing teen driven to WPD
About 1:30 p.m. Friday, Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS worked together to revive a 19-year-old woman who was unresponsive following an apparent drug overdose. Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham said…
Read MoreCPD officer’s quick action saves life
While it may merely serve as a band-aid for a larger problem plaguing more and more each day, the opioid antidote known as Narcan can save lives. Narcan, or naloxone,…
Read MoreNarcan hailed as lifesaver, but grey area exists
In recent news, it’s been called the “miracle drug” and a lifesaver in overdose cases. In some cases, it’s also been called a “safety net” that allows heroin users to…
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