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Phoenix to give out free opioid overdose-reversal medication Narcan at public libraries
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this post was submitted on 17 Aug 2023
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I am all for this being a public service but why is this up to the library? I understand it is usually a convenient, local place that people can easily get to, but I don't think most librarians are equipped to deal with someone who needs help in this kind of way. Much like guns shouldn't be a "hazard of the job" for school teachers, I don't think librarians should be responsible for this kind of public safety.
We should invest in community centers with resources for such things. Mental health professionals, trained social workers, public servants specifically trained to help those who might have stumbled along the way.
Anyone can administer narcan nasal spray
I agree and understand, but sometimes people who are in need of this service might be less than stable. Again, is someone like a librarian the best public servant to help in this situation?
Presumably the best public servant is the one that’s closest and has narcan. We don’t have time to wait for the comptroller to get down there.
It doesn’t even seem like librarians will be administering them? They’re just giving them away