There has been a push from Maine lawmakers to require emergency personnel, including police and firefighters, to carry Narcan, which rapidly reverses opioid overdose in emergency situations. Chiefs Bob Horton and Jeff Buchanan talk with Dr. Kelly Morgan about the value of carrying Narcan, as well as the importance destigmatizing addiction plays in treatment and recovery.

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