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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Truth Farm educates public on the importance of Narcan following student overdose
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – After a Tompkins County student overdosed on fentanyl last week, Truth Pharm is educating the public on the importance of Narcan. The Dryden Central School District released a letter to the public stating that a student overdosed on fentanyl after using what they believed was a marijuana vape. After collapsing in the hallway, the student was administered multiple doses of Narcan. The vape was not purchased at a licensed dispensary but at an independent convenience store that was not permitted to sell marijuana products. Executive Director of Truth Pharm Alexis Pleus commended Dryden for their approach to the incident. She encourages schools to carry Narcan and train their staff because it could save a life. Pleus says it's important to use non stigmatizing language when discussing substance use, especially with children. 'Students are going to dabble and try. This is an age old thing, it's been going on for decades. What parents need to do when they have conversations with their kids is make sure that they're aware of the potential risks and dangers but recognize we can't control our kids once they leave the house. Most likely they're going to do things that we don't approve of. Their judgment center isn't fully developed. And what can they do to stay as safe as possible? Have Narcan on hand,' Pleus said. Truth Pharm offers free Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips as well as Narcan training, education sessions, and support services. Several Naloxboxes are installed around the community for quick access to the lifesaving medication. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers reject Tory Lanez new evidence claims Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY Another successful Kick It For Cans kickball tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Over 600 Naloxboxes installed across Monroe County to fight overdoses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over 600 Naloxone boxes have been installed across Monroe County to fight overdose-related fatalities. The boxes — also known as Naloxboxes — were installed by the Monroe County Department of Health's Addiction Services IMPACT team. To date, they have installed 605 Naloxboxes across the county, with the most recent at the Public Safety Building on Exchange Boulevard. Naloxone, according to experts, is a form of Narcan that reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects on the brain and restores normal breathing. Monroe County wanted to expand the Naloxboxes availability to fight the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. 'Naloxone greatly improves the chance of survival post-overdose,' said Monroe County Addiction Services Director Dr. Tisha Smith. 'Saving lives provides us with the opportunity to educate and motivate individuals towards a recovery pathway.' A full list of Naloxbox locations in Monroe County can be found by clicking here. You can request Naloxone, training, or test strips by calling (585)-753-5300. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
