CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – Authorities in Chesterfield County issued a warning Saturday night after officers were called on multiple suspected overdose deaths in the past 72 hours.
“At the moment, police are aware of six suspected overdose deaths,” said Lieutenant Tim Kehoe of the Chesterfield Police Special Investigations Division.
Kehoe said the high number of overdoses in a short period of time likely means that “illegal or prescription drugs being sold or used are extremely potent and likely to cause an overdose.”
As a result, officials urged anyone who is with a person who has overdosed to call 911 immediately.
“Apply Narcan / Naloxone if you can access it,” Kehoe advised. If you or someone you know needs Narcan, call 804-717-6169. The Chesterfield County Opioid Outreach Coordinator can provide it for free. ‘
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Police have released the following information about possible overdoses.
Overdose signs:
- Person does not respond
- Fingertips or lips turn blue or gray
- Breathing is slow, shallow, or has stopped
- The person is gargling or making snoring noises
What to do if you see a suspected overdose:
- Call 911
- If you have Narcan / Naloxone, administer it and perform ventilation
- If the victim does not respond after 2-3 minutes, give a second dose of Narcan / Naloxone
- Don’t leave the person alone; help will come
- If the person begins to breathe or becomes more alert, put them in the recovery position: place the person slightly on their left side so that their body is supported by the left knee with the face turned to the side and the forearm facing out to stabilize their position
Police said the website opioidsolutionsrva.com contains information on treatment and resources for people struggling with addiction and their loved ones.
This is a story in development, so anyone with more information can email [email protected] to send a tip.