Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago.
More people are carrying naloxone kits with them on the streets as drug poisoning-related fatalities break records every passing year in Canada.
“Oftentimes, it’s people who just happen to be walking by have naloxone attached to their bag or backpack,” she said.“That way, you can feel more comfortable doing it.”Article content Shane said the Emergency Medical Aid Act protects people who administer naloxone outside of a health or medical setting, or when the person is not being compensated for their help.Article content
She opened the kit, pulled out the ampoule, pulled it through the syringe and injected naloxone into the man.The man passed out again so Chaffey repeated the steps with a second dose and helped him get up. But the man wasn’t happy with the intrusion.She warned that people shouldn’t put themselves at risk if they are not comfortable approaching a person who is potentially overdosing.For Porter, the hesitation wasn’t coming from safety or legal concerns.
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