What is Narcan and why is it going into Georgia schools?

Narcan is a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses. It's being placed in Georgia schools to combat the rising fentanyl crisis and protect students.

How did Clara Butler die?

Clara Butler tragically died five years ago after unknowingly consuming a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl.

What is Georgia doing about the opioid crisis in schools?

Georgia is ensuring every public school will have Narcan, an opioid reversal spray, available by spring to address potential overdoses.

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Narcan in Schools: A Father's Plea After Tragedy

10 Dec

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Summary

Georgia will equip every public school with opioid reversal spray by next spring.
A father shares his daughter's story, who died five years ago from a fentanyl pill.
The initiative aims to combat the rising opioid crisis among students.

Narcan in Schools: A Father's Plea After Tragedy

Georgia is implementing a significant measure to combat the opioid crisis by distributing Narcan, a fast-acting opioid reversal spray, to every public school. This statewide initiative is slated for completion by spring of next year, aiming to provide immediate aid in overdose situations.

The effort is particularly meaningful to Andrew Butler, whose 17-year-old daughter, Clara, passed away five years ago after taking a pill laced with fentanyl. Clara, a vibrant senior at Collins Hill High School, was unaware of the lethal substance in the counterfeit medication.

Butler’s advocacy for increased Narcan accessibility underscores the pervasive threat of fentanyl, which is increasingly found in pills marketed as safe. He stresses the importance of parental vigilance and open dialogue with children about potential risks and social influences, noting that even seemingly minor choices can have devastating consequences.