Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered Emergency Overdose Boxes to partners across the Jackson Metro area as partof her One Pill Can Kill campaign, a public awareness initiative to educate,support, and empower Mississippians with information on the dangers offentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do if someone is overdosing.
These partners include Madison County School District, University of MississippiMedical Center, Stewpot Community Services, Capitol Police Department, Cityof Pearl and City of Pearl Fire Department, City of Brandon, and Region 8Mental Health Services."Counterfeit pills are increasingly common, and far too many Mississippianshave lost their lives to counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. It will takepartnership and collaboration to fight this fentanyl epidemic,"said AttorneyGeneral Lynn Fitch. "I am excited to provide my Emergency Overdose Boxesto partners across the State to ensure that everyone has access to life savingtools in order to prevent an overdose."Attorney General Fitch introduced her Emergency Overdose BoxesinSeptember. These boxes can be mounted in public places and include naloxoneand other tools needed to prevent a deadly overdose. The Emergency OverdoseBoxes were developed in coordination with Harbor Path, a nonprofit dedicatedto putting naloxone within arm's reach of anyone who needs it. General Fitchcurrently has plans to distribute 700 Emergency Overdose Boxes across theState.“Fentanyl and counterfeit pills are becoming more prevalent every day, puttingour officers and first responders at risk of accidental exposure. We are deeplygrateful to Attorney General Fitch and her team for providing these emergencyoverdose boxes, which will help protect our officers as they tirelessly work tokeep our communities safe,” said Mississippi Department of PublicSafety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the One Pill Can Kill campaign andEmergency Overdose Boxes with Attorney General Fitch. In an era of multiple
news outlets, it is imperative to communicate as directly to the public aspossible, and we in Brandon will attempt to continue this effort through ourschools, churches, HOA’s and civic organizations throughout the city,” saidBrandon Mayor Butch Lee. “It is so important to educate everyone in our state about the dangers of illegalsubstances. Students who grow up empowered with knowledge to avoid drugsof any kind are prepared to make healthy choices for a brighter future. Weappreciate the Attorney General’s commitment to spreading the word about thedangers of drug use,” said Madison County School DistrictSuperintendent Ted Poore.“Region 8 is proud to partner with Attorney General Fitch and others acrossthis state to fight the fentanyl epidemic. We see people struggling withSubstance Use Disorders every day. In a fight where every second counts, theseEmergency Overdose Boxes are more than a lifesaving tool, they are symbol ofhope and a powerful reminder that every life is worth saving," said Dave Van,Executive Director at Region 8.
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