Posts Tagged ‘opioid overdose’
Double drug overdose save in Columbia
Police and EMS personnel responded about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to two occupants in a vehicle who were overdosing on suspected fentanyl on the I-255 ramp to southbound Route 3 near…
Read MoreDouble drug overdose save in Columbia
Two people were transported by ambulance to a St. Louis area hospital following a double drug overdose save late Saturday night in Columbia. Police said a female called 911 to…
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 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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