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Police trained to use opioid reversal drug

The Island's police now have access to a drug used to reverse the effects of an Opioid overdose.

Naloxone is quick use and officers say they've recently seen it save a person's life. 

Overdoses can be caused by prescription medications as well as illegal drugs such as heroin. 

A number of selected police officers have been trained in how to use the drug and now have access to it on their patrols. 
 

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