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Two bottles of single dose naloxone
Posted inSubstance Use

Did NC deputies overdose after an ‘exposure’ to fentanyl? Experts say that’s unlikely.

by Taylor Knopf November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

By Taylor Knopf In September, Scotland County Sheriff Ralph Kersey told the public in a Facebook Live video that two of his officers had overdosed after exposure to fentanyl — a strong opioid — during a drug bust. Both officers followed protocol while on the scene, wearing masks and gloves, but began feeling sick when […]

a person sits with their head in their hands behind bars, backlit by blue lights
Posted inMental Health

State lawmakers seek non-police, community interventions to mental health crises

by Taylor Knopf May 18, 2021October 19, 2021
Shows a man standing at a podium holding up a photo of a smilling, attractive young woman while he advocates for a stronger Good Samaritan law.
Posted inSubstance Use

After overdose deaths, families ask lawmakers to reduce penalties for calling 911

by Rose Hoban May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Army Pvt. 1st Class Lucas Ternell, a volunteer firefighter, and a member of the 20th Military Police Company, Maryland National Guard, puts out a small debis fire in the yard of a house fire in Salisbury, Md., Aug. 27. Ternell was aboard Rescue 16, which was one of several fire and rescue engines that reported to the fire inside a residential neighborhood. Guard members and civilian first responders are providing area support during the Hurricane Irene response. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Darron Salzer
Posted inState Health Policy

Similar bills to help first responders with health issues are in front of legislators. They’re likely to have different outcomes.

by Rose Hoban May 4, 2021May 4, 2021
Shows a grey shirt with the words: Harm Reduction Everywhere printed in red. The organizations logo of two syringes crossed is is on the sleeve
Posted inSubstance Use

Behind needle exchange bill, a spat between Asheville site and its new neighbors

by Taylor Knopf April 20, 2021May 5, 2021
handcuffs against a black background, which many county sherrifs departments use for transporting psychiatric patients
Posted inMental Health

Despite pitfalls, counties leave psych patient transport in sheriffs’ hands

by Taylor Knopf March 23, 2021October 19, 2021

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