They call it the opioid epidemic. Heroine and Fentanyl are two of the most common opioids ailing communities across the country. Family Drug Pharmacy in Shelbyville is taking a step in the right direction, providing Narcan kits to help one who may be in harm's way from opioid usage.
Narcan is able to reverse the effects of overdosing on an opioid. Jessie Reed is a certified pharmacy technician and works for Family Drug Pharmacy in Shelbyville. Reed says the kits are available and easy to use. Eliminating the problem entirely is not realistic, but providing ways to stop death is the next option.
Family Drug Pharmacy has kits available now. This is a state-funded program where materials are provided by the state, so Narcan can be handed out, no questions asked.
Administering Narcan to a person that is not experiencing an overdose scenario will not cause that person any harm.
you can visit, https://www.familydrug.net/ for information about services. Or call 217-774-7838.
Jessie Reed appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show in Shelbyville.
