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Texas fentanyl crisis discussion to be held with state lawmakers
AUSTIN, Texas – A panel dialogue hosted by The Texas Tribune will have interaction state lawmakers and people on the frontlines of the fentanyl disaster.
“The legislature has heard the cries of members of the family who’ve misplaced family members,” stated State Rep. Oliverson at Governor Abbott’s One Capsule Kills Summit held final week.
State Rep. Oliverson authored a invoice that might decriminalize fentanyl check strips. It earned preliminary approval from the Home on Monday.
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State Rep. Oliverson, together with State Rep. James Talarico, shall be on the “What Ought to Texas Be Doing About Fentanyl?” dialogue.
“This occasion is sort of about bringing some consciousness to the general public concerning the general opioid disaster that’s occurring in Texas together with a number of the discussions legislators are having,” stated Stephen Simpson, psychological well being reporter for The Texas Tribune.
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As extra long-term options are explored, many state leaders are pushing for Narcan to be made extra accessible. Narcan is a model of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal treatment.
“I do know they have been speaking about having Narcan at eating places and bars and issues like that, nearly treating Narcan like how you’ll use an EpiPen or a defibrillator,” stated Smith.
That’s one thing that’s being pursued on the native stage, as effectively. On Thursday, Austin Metropolis Council members are anticipated to debate a decision directing town supervisor to “discover having EMS or different acceptable departments, distribute opioid overdose reversal treatment, akin to opioid antagonists like naloxone, and associated private protecting tools and coaching to enterprise house owners.”
The panel shall be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at 919 Congress Ave. on the sixth flooring. Doorways open at 2:30 p.m.