‘Great resource’: State issues overdose-stopping drug to Gun Barrel City PD

Nayeli Carrillo
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GUN BARREL CITY, Texas (KETK) – The Gun Barrel City Police Department said officers have been combating possible overdoses with a drug allocated by the state.

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<em>Courtesy of the Gun Barrel City Police Department. </em>
Courtesy of the Gun Barrel City Police Department.

According to the police department, the State of Texas issued a “generous” amount of the over-the-counter drug, Narcan, that has been put to use.

In December, police reportedly placed a man into custody who then began to overdose. Officers administered the drug quickly and Gun Barrel PD said it ultimately saved the man’s life.

In February, Gun Barrel City PD said that officers were waiting for EMS to arrive on the scene of an overdose and officers were able to administer Narcan to regain the subjects consciousness, allowing EMS to provide aid more easily.

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“Narcan combined with our officers training and quick response has been a great resource for us and the community of Gun Barrel City,” the police department said.

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