Drug overdose calls leveling off on Oahu; first responders cautiously optimistic

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The number of overdose calls for Honolulu Emergency Medical Services has plateaued this year. Narcan disbursements by EMS crews are also slightly down. Narcan is a medicine that reverses the effects of opioids. Jim Ireland, director of Honolulu Emergency Services Department, said the agency is “cautiously optimistic”…

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