There were 435 overdose transports in August of this year, according to data from JFRD. In 2020, there were 491 transports for drug overdoses in the whole year.
Among the many calls Jacksonville Fire and Rescue paramedics receive, they are seeing hundreds of overdose cases every month.– Among the many calls Jacksonville Fire and Rescue paramedics receive, they are seeing hundreds of overdose cases every month.
In 2021, there were 523 transports.Officers were attempting to apprehend a suspected fentanyl dealer, this week.and accused of selling drugs that led to an overdose death. In many cases, drug dealers laced the street drug with fentanyl.“Our train of thought has changed because now all of a sudden everything we go to, in the back of your mind this could be an OD,” JFRD Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said.Drug overdoses happen all over the city and across all demographics, according to Prosswimmer.
“Sadly, the overdoses there’s no demographic that’s being picked on,” Prosswimer said. “There is no area of town that’s being picked on. It happens to anybody, anywhere, anytime.”This program works to help people overcome addiction and reduce drug-related deaths. Since it began in 2017, more than 5,000 people have used the services. Seven local hospitals are also a part of the program.
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