Schools, doctors work to prevent fentanyl overdoses among students
The Galveston County Daily News, February 6, 2023
As fentanyl-related deaths rise among Texas students, school districts across the county are raising awareness about the synthetic drug and stocking school clinic shelves with Narcan, an opioid overdose preventative. Some school districts this week also have been working closely with University of Texas Medical Branch doctors to receive written physician’s orders for Narcan, providing an extra layer of protection in the case of overdoses on campuses. “When there are opportunities to contribute to improving the health care of our communities and the safety of our children, that is always going to be high on our list,” said Vicente Resto, a doctor with the medical branch.