CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – Chesterfield County authorities issued a warning Saturday evening after officers were called in on several suspicions of overdose deaths in the past 72 hours.
“At this point, police are aware of six alleged overdose deaths,” said Lt. Tim Kehoe of the Chesterfield Police Special Investigations Division.
Kehoe said the high number of overdoses in a short period of time means that “illegal or prescription drugs that are sold or used are extremely potent and are likely to cause an overdose.”
As a result, officials urged anyone who was with an overdose person to call 911 immediately.
“Administer Narcan / Naloxone if you have access to it,” Kehoe advised. “If you or someone you know needs Narcan, call 804-717-6169. The Chesterfield County Opioid Disclosure Coordinator can provide it for free.”
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Police released the following information about possible overdoses.
Signs of overdose:
- The person does not respond
- Fingers or lips turn blue or gray
- Breathing is slow, shallow or stopped
- The person sneezes or makes snoring noises
What to do if you suspect an overdose:
- Call 911
- If you have Narcan / Naloxone, administer it and take a rescue breath
- If the victim does not respond within 2-3 minutes, give a second dose of Narcan / Naloxone
- Do not leave the person alone; help will come
- If the person begins to breathe or becomes more alert, place them in the recovery position: place them lightly on the left side so that the body is supported by the left knee with the face turned to the side and the arm lower extending its position
Police said the opioidsolutionsrva.com website has information on treatment and resources for people with addiction problems and their loved ones.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email [email protected] to tip.