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Fhennerius t1_jc9dx6z wrote

It’s only mentioned in the photo, but if you are around certain crowds or populations where opiods are common, I highly suggest you carry around Narcan or some other Naloxone medication on you. The Narcan spray in particular is easy and safe to use, and it could potentially save someone’s life.

Here’s more info from the CDC and a few reaources on where to get Naloxone. It’s a prescribed medication but there are ways to obtain it for emergency use as well.

https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/naloxone/index.html?s_cid=DOP_Naloxone_Search_Paid_001&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh3IB8NUAJS1lRJzXMgy5q7_-VrWqhf7IDBZ9pHmlh5TggKUUlvXdOQaAqIwEALw_wcB

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SativaDeva t1_jc9en9g wrote

Certain drugstores in Canada will give you a free kit. All you need to do is ask at the pharmacy counter. They say to keep it in your purse or a bag or whatever and not to leave it in the dash of your car .. I happened to mention to the pharmacist about putting it in my glove compartment, but she said the temperature range here (-20⁰C or so in winter and 35⁰C or so in summer) wouldn't be good for the narcan/naloxone and could spoil it.

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tuscangal t1_jc9gqev wrote

I’d be cautious about when and where you do this. Definitely a good idea to carry it, but just be careful: https://www.cheknews.ca/victoria-police-officer-stabbed-with-needle-while-administering-naloxone-to-unconscious-person-1144543/

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SativaDeva t1_jcapf0j wrote

How unfortunate for the officer.

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tuscangal t1_jcapm5l wrote

It was a bit shocking to me that a bunch of people attacked him when he was administering the naloxone.

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SativaDeva t1_jcarx3o wrote

It's baffling, tbh. But, in all consideration, maybe they had their reasons to try to stop him, but not like that. My only guess is that they either didn't like the person that needed help and wanted them to od or maybe that person was their friend and voiced their wishes to them of basically a dnr or something. Some of the addicted people I've known have wished for death and would voice that. I'm definitely not condoning the attacker's actions at all and the police were there doing their job. Just thinking of a reason why is all. But then again, maybe the attacker hated cops. Regardless, tragic all around.

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Bubbagumpredditor t1_jc9eoec wrote

They give it out free most places. I got a box/packet of it at my local farmers market. I have no idea what I'll ever use it for, but it's there if I need it.

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caseycalamity t1_jc9pael wrote

I was at a artists’ loft party recently and went to the bathroom and there was a sign in the bathroom with an arrow that said “in case of emergency narcan located here”. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more secure at a party, tbh. You never know what could happen, and it’s nice to know that people are prepared. We (my spouse and I) don’t indulge in hard drug use (just a little weed), but idk what other people are doing behind closed doors.

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