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Solaren & Gibson Gives are Saving Lives One Narcan at a Time
Solaren Risk Management and the Non-Profit Gibson Gives partner with Lifesaving Narcan Kits.
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June 2, 2023 | by: Solaren
Solaren and Gibson Gives are Saving Lives One Narcan at a Time
Thanks to the efforts of Solaren Risk Management CEO Jack Byrd and the non-profit Gibson Gives, some 50 bars in downtown Nashville are receiving lifesaving Narcan kits to combat the opioid crisis in America.
Placed right next to each bar’s AEDs, these kits will be easily accessible so that bar and security staff can aid anyone overdosing on the premises.
These kits are the solution to the age-old problem of law enforcement and other professionals not being able to be everywhere at once. These kits include instructional videos so that practically anyone can use them to save a life in seconds. The opioid crisis has been on the rise for a while now and it is continuing to rear its ugly head in Nashville. EMS has responded to over 1,300 calls for opioid overdoses in just the first quarter of 2023 according to the Metro Public Health Department.
Jack Byrd is quoted saying…
“I am really excited about it. It’s a tool we did not have before; we were put in situations where we had to watch and wait, but now we have the opportunity to impact lives. We have the chance to help and intervene when people are experiencing an overdose.”
This is the motivation behind the legislature allowing Narcan to be an over-the-counter drug as overdose deaths have hit record highs in the U.S. Solaren and TEMPO, the program Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdoses started by Gibson, are trying to turn the tide in this battle and save as many lives as are affected by opioid addiction.
Solaren provides security to over 100 businesses in downtown Nashville
Solaren provides security to over 100 businesses in downtown Nashville and we are trying to do our duty to protect the patrons and owners of these establishments by providing these services. Solaren seizes every opportunity we can to be a one-stop shop for our clients who may need more than just security services. Jack Byrd is, as usual, using his voice and influence for the betterment of the Nashville Area and safety of its citizens.
News
- Cordan, A. (2023, May 18). Overdose emergency kits going into 30 downtown bars. WKRN News 2. https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/overdose-emergency-kits-going-into-30-downtown-bars/
- Miller, K. (2023, May 19). Nashville bars and restaurants given Narcan Safety Kits to help fight opioid epidemic. WZTV. https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-bars-and-restaurants-given-narcan-safety-kits-to-help-fight-opioid-epidemic
- Quarterly Drug Overdose Surveillance Update | 1st Quarter 2023. www.nashville.gov. (2023). https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/Overdose_Response_Update_2023_Q1.pdf
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