‘Whoa, fentanyl?’: High schoolers face opioid crisis in real time
- A five-year-old girl is expected to recover from an apparent fentanyl overdose after showing symptoms on March 20.
- First responders were called after the girl became unconscious while handling a jar of fentanyl during a bath.
- She received multiple doses of Naloxone, which is critical for surviving fentanyl overdoses, according to Mission RCMP.
- The RCMP warns that fentanyl is dangerous, especially for children, and advises secure storage of the drug.
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Louisiana advocate urges students to carry Narcan at school
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Lilly Harvey, founder of Millie Mattered, who lost her daughter to a fentanyl overdose insists the fight is not over. Harvey has shared the stage in Baton Rouge with parents and lawmakers to help pass a bill cracking down on fentanyl distributors. Now, Harvey is changing her focus to grade-level students and Narcan. She is advocating for allowing grade level students to carry Narcan onto school property. Close …
‘Whoa, fentanyl?’: High schoolers face opioid crisis in real time
(NEXSTAR) — At Mountainside High School in Beaverton, Oregon, students are facing the realities of the fentanyl crisis head-on. In a school that encourages open discussions about drug awareness, the dangers of fentanyl have become a top priority. Health teacher Jenn Hicks has witnessed many changes in her 27-year career, including the growing fentanyl crisis. Her mission to educate students is personal. "There is one student that I was close to …
Abrams spearheads legislation to combat fentanyl crisis - Register Publications
Information SubmittedCOLUMBUS – State representatives Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) recently provided sponsor testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on House Bill 88,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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