Five on 5 – Dr. Jim Shames – Jackson County Health Officer

On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Jackson County Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames discussing how the opioid situation in the region is being handled, the amount of overdoses locally, the dangers of Fentanyl, how the life-saving drug Naloxone can be acquired free from Max’s Mission, what to do if you witness an overdose, also how to go about getting into drug treatment if you or someone you know needs help.

© 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Skip to content