What This Story Is About
- The Metro Drug Coalition is urging fans headed to Knoxville this weekend to carry naloxone.
Why It Matters
- Webb said kratom, banned in Tennessee in July, has been tied to hundreds of ER visits, and overdoses often involve unknown synthetic substances.
- Webb said fans should use naloxone immediately if someone is unresponsive and call 911.
For Context
- Webb said no drug is guaranteed safe unless it comes from a pharmacist with a person’s name on it.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Metro Drug Coalition is urging fans heading to Knoxville this weekend to carry naloxone, as tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the city.
Troie Webb, Tennessee SAVE A Life team lead for Knox County, said preparation is a top priority.
“What I hope everyone has is naloxone on hand because again, it might not be you, and it might not be your friend, but it could be someone you’re passing on the road. Or it could be someone in a bathroom stall at a restaurant. It can be anyone,” Webb said. “Understanding that it’s not if something happens, it’s when something happens. So, you always want to make sure that you are prepared in any way.”
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