The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department used Narcan (Naloxone) to save a man from a heroin overdose. 

Officers from the Village of Wappingers Falls responded to a call of an unconscious man outside. Once on the scene, officers found a 42-year old male un­responsive, not breathing with a shallow pulse lying outside on the sidewalk.

Officers conducted a quick investigation on scene and it was determined that the male was experiencing a heroin overdose. Officers administered 2 mg of Narcan (Naloxone), which had no effect on the male. Officers then administered another 2 mg, and the male started to become more responsive and began to breathe on his own.

Paramedics arrived and took over caring for the male. He was transported to Mid ­Hudson Regional Hospital for further care.

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