Charleston County Fights Opioid Crisis with Narcan Access

Charleston County grapples with a surge in drug overdoses, with over ten incidents and two overdose spikes since May. ODMAP, a national system, tracks these events in real time. Community organizations and healthcare providers are stepping up efforts, focusing on increasing access to Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses. The Charleston Center, collaborating with groups like Wake Up Carolina, is coordinating countywide access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips. The rise of fentanyl, now present in many unintentional overdose deaths, underscores the importance of widespread Narcan access. Organizations are hosting free training sessions to educate the public on overdose prevention and Narcan use, aiming to make carrying Narcan as common as having a first-aid kit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/797be5031afbc576