Medford, Ore. — Medford Police have successfully saved a mans life using a medication that helps reverse opiate overdoses.
The unidentified man was located at a residence on the 1200 block of Morrrow Road around 10:00 p.m. Monday night. Police administered Naloxone through the man’s nose, which antagonized the opiate.
Police say they tool is invaluable as police are often times the first responders to a medical call.
Police say the man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Each patrol vehicle in the MPD fleet carries Naloxone as of January 7, 2015
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