Sheriff says Naloxone was Key in Reducing County’s Overdose Deaths
Discover the department's proactive measures to distribute naloxone throughout the community.
A Community-Driven Approach to Save Lives
Discover the powerful impact of naloxone in combating overdose rates in Cayuga County as Sheriff Brian Schenck joins us for an eye-opening discussion. What if a simple tool could drastically reduce overdose incidents and save countless lives? Sheriff Schenck shares real-world success stories and compelling statistics showing a drop in overdose incidents from 14 to 11 per month. With fatalities decreasing from 23 in 2020 to just one this year, the results are nothing short of inspiring. Sheriff Schenck's optimism shines through as he discusses the ambitious goal of bringing overdose fatalities down to zero.
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We've been trying to help people within our community that might not have experience relative to this topic understand the importance of supporting those that are struggling with substance use disorders and getting this life-saving medication out.
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck