The Unprecedented Opiod Epidemic: As overdoses become a leading cause of death, police, sheriffs, and health agencies must step up their response
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Plymouth County Outreach and Hull Police Report Recent Spike in Overdoses
HULL — Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) Advisory Board Member and Hull Police Chief John Dunn reports that Hull has experienced a spike in overdoses in the last week. PCO and its partners want the public, especially individuals at risk for overdose and their families and friends, to be aware of the increased risk of an…
Plymouth County Outreach Presents at National Conference about Opioid Abuse Prevention
PLYMOUTH – Members of Plymouth Country Outreach (PCO) presented at the ‘United We Stand’ 2020 Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program (COAP) National Forum this week. Held in Arlington, Virginia, the national conference brings together community members and state experts across the United States who are working to address the opioid epidemic in their local areas.
Plymouth County Highlighted in State Report on Decline of Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County and Plymouth County Outreach (PCO) are pleased to announce that the county was singled-out and recognized by the state today for the many ongoing efforts countywide in helping to reduce the number of opioid-related overdose deaths.
Plymouth County Outreach Sees Spike in Drug Overdoses
PLYMOUTH — The Police Chiefs of Plymouth County report that between Monday, April 20 and Thursday, April 30, Plymouth County Outreach has documented 38 overdoses, with 11 being fatal suspected overdoses, more overdoses than usual. PCO and its partners want the public, especially individuals at risk for overdose and their families and friends, to be…
PCO and MPTC Provide Narcan Adminstration Training
PCO Officers recently participating in a training video with the MA Police Training Committee Medical Director, Dr. Daniel Muse, Signature Healthcare. Officers participating in this training video include, Plymouth’s Izabella Miranda, Brockton’s Donald MacMillan, and East Bridgewater’s Cecelia Cacciatore. Dr Muse addresses in this training video an awareness of Pulmonary Edema. To view training video,…
