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Massachusetts Firefighter’s Criticism of Narcan Prompts Investigation
A Weymouth firefighter is in hot water over a social media post attributed to him that called Narcan “the worst drug ever created” and suggested we should “let the shit bags die”.
The post goes on to imply that because the firefighter does not get “extra money” the policy should be “you use you lose”.
The authenticity of the post appears to remain in a question according to Wicked Local Weymouth, and the identity of the firefighter has not been officially released. However, here is a copy with the firefighter’s identify obscured.
For those not familiar with Narcan, it can be administered to those overdosing on heroin or similar opioid narcotics.
If you save one life it’s worth it
I understand the frustration having been on Rescue my self for years, but watch what you rite it lasts forever here.
Going on charges is wrong, maybe see Crisis counseled weather orde
Red or on your one is best way. No one wants to keep going to someone
Every shift for same thing, I understand. I felt Discouraged seeing the resources always going to that 1 person, but that’s the job
A retired PVD F/F-Rescue tech
There’s some sagely wisdom there Vinny. Hopefully he will keep his job and get some help… but the public is pretty unforgiving these days…
The problem I have with Narcan is the push to allow it to be dispensed without a prescription. You need a prescription for Epi-pens, then you should require Narcan to be dispensed with a prescription or as part of a First Responder’s kit. The general public should not have this on an every day basis…
That reminds me. I had a patient once. OD on Heroin. Young guy. He was going downhill fast–getting ready to go into Resp Arrest–gave Narcan. Before I could pat myself on the back for saving this young man’s life–he was awake, punched me in the head and started screaming at me for killing his high. I stayed professional. Oh well, not in this business for glory (though thank you’s are nice once in a while).
I would still give it (if I was active in EMS) it is an amazing life saving tool. People struggling with addiction are not “shit bags”. They are fighting a sickness. They have problems and we are just there to help, not judge.
Meredith
I just recently heard that their some legislation coming out to allow something like this.
Just making it a non-prescription “OTC” medication, like asaprin.