1st UK police officer uses Naloxone to save man's life from drug overdose in Wolverhampton.

In Wolverhampton, UK, police officer PC Kirstie Brooks made history as the first to use Naloxone to save a man's life after he was found unconscious, likely from a drug overdose. After administering the nasal spray, the man regained consciousness, enabling paramedics to assist him. The local police and crime commissioner has funded training for 280 officers in the area to equip them in handling opioid overdoses effectively.

September 14, 2024
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