Medstar has joined with the Recovery Resource Council to distribute the drug Narcan, which can bring a person out of overdose, to drug users and their families.
The idea behind this unique program is not only to give people a chance to survive, but give them a chance to change their lives.
"We're following up with people who have survived an overdose within the last 24-72 hours," said Becky Tinney, who directs the overdose response team program at Recovery Resource Council."At a minimum, it’s always a conversation about Narcan, because Narcan will keep that individual alive," Tinney said. "And as long as they're alive, there's a chance for that individual to heal.
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