St. Tammany Parish Coroner demonstrates proper Narcan use

St. Tammany Parish Coroner demonstrates proper Narcan use

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Narcan is a small product, but it's mighty enough to stop the effects of an opioid overdose. "Those can cause death by causing respiratory depression. This actually reverses it because it binds the same receptors as the opioids, but it competes for it and allows your body to detoxify itself," Dr. Christopher Tape said. To use it, all you have to do is aim the tip into the person's nose and press the button, releasing the spr…

Montgomery College Holds Narcan Training at the TP/SS Campus

Montgomery College (MC) hosted a Narcan training at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring (TP/SS) Campus to educate participants on how to respond to an opioid overdose Wednesday night.