Montgomery County is attempting to fight deaths from opioid overdoses by instructing citizens in administering the lifesaving drug Narcan.
Also referred to as Naloxone, the opiate antidote is designed to block the effects of the abused drug and reverse the symptoms of an overdose. While it is available over the counter in Pennsylvania, it can be difficult to administer without proper training.
Montgomery County's Department of Public Safety has prepared 9-1-1 operators to give instructions over the phone on how to administer the life-saving drug.
It is recommended that citizens should purchase Naloxone as a precaution for loved ones struggling with addiction.
Officials are hoping that a quicker response to overdoses will save the lives of opioid abusers across the county.
