The city of Phoenix has a new idea to help combat Arizona's fentanyl crisis -- to equip more than just officers and firefighters with Narcan. MORE ⬇️
PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix has a new idea to help combat Arizona's fentanyl crisis — to equip more than just officers and firefighters with Narcan.Medical professionals say Narcan's entry into society has changed things.
Since last fall, Witt says hospitals have spent $100 million while treating people overdosing on drugs. "We are exploring, through assessment, do they come in contact with people who use substances or friends and family on a regular basis? And, is there an opportunity for our staff to be trained to administer beyond just police and fire,” said Witt."Just with overdoses, they happen like that! They are not breathing, and their heart is not beating,” said Evenson.On April 11, the in-patient rehab center will hand out Narcan to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..
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