Opioid-related drug overdoses continue to surge in Snohomish County and rates among adolescents aged 14-18 have increased as well. The Verdant Health Commission, in partnership with Lynnwood Police Department, will offer a free drive-thru Narcan kit pickup event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 -196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood.
Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a safe and effective medicine that can reverse the harmful effects of an opioid overdose, including ones caused by fentanyl. Naloxone is available in a nasal spray that is easy to use and can be given to anyone, at any age, during a suspected drug overdose. Narcan has no harmful effects even if opioids are not present in the system, https://rossclinic.com/drugs.html.
Every family is encouraged to have at least one kit at home as drug overdoses can occur at all ages and may also affect seniors on prescription medications. More than 400 kits will be available for pick up on Saturday and residents are encouraged to arrive early to pick one up.
Why would anyone that is sober want those?? If you even tried to revive someone overdosing and they died…you would be held liable .. you can bet..
No, first of all you would be covered under a good Samaritan law and second of all saving a life is way more important than any fear of liability. These Narcan dispensers are literally life-saving. Try putting someone else before yourself for a change.
That sounds wonderful..however you don’t know if you would save them. You may easily administer wrong..anyone can sue anyone.. we have few laws now. Many of these people have OD several times already in a day and they still don’t care. Many carry narcan on them. You ever see anyone come out of narcan? They usually come out swinging.
Distribution events like this are meant to help get this life saving medicine out to the population. If you have this medicine and you encounter someone that has overdosed you could save their life. There is training and information on administering this on the DOH website: https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/opioid-overdose-prevention
People seeking to help others in emergency situations are also protected under the Good Samaritan law: https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/2900/goodsam.pdf
“For Free”. Someone pays for these and that would be the taxpayer I would guess. I would prefer to pay for rehab to correct the addition and free homing with required treatment. Accepting and rewarding the same behavior does not correct the problem.
Helen do you understand that your mindset about this means that you are willing to let people die? How is it that I don’t hear complaints about the amount of money being spent on needless wars?
I disagree with you Leslie. If someone decides a OD is worth the risk..only they are in charge of their own life. Not guilt or anyone else. Personal choice. You cannot make anyone stop taking drugs. It’s up to them..
It’s about $45 per usage and many of the drug addicts use it a couple of times a day. Per addict. Many carry it with them..
The other safety concern is when they come out of a Narcan survival…they come out swinging. Hard to hold them down..no I think that’s a lawsuit waiting to happen…
Joy:
Please stop spreading and misinformation. What you are saying is completely 100% false.
I missed the pick-up event but am interested in getting a kit if they are still available. Can you tell me who to contact?