Denver sees sharp uptick in overdose deaths, forcing civilians to function as first responders
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Denver residents are stepping up to help save the lives of area residents as an already problematic overdose epidemic continues to spiral out of control.
The stories are becoming commonplace, warranting installations of naloxone dispensers in major U.S. cities like New York City and pushing pharmacies to offer the antidote over the counter. Taylor Penley is an associate editor with Fox News.
But naloxone is only helpful in reversing opioid overdoses, and it's not always at hand when seconds count.
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