Nothing whatsoever excuses this kids behavior... But I do hope that Narcan/Naloxone programs become a more common thing. With the escalation in heroin use and overdoses, I think it is something that should be available to everyone and anyone that may have reason to ever need to use it. All it took for me to get some is to read over a packet, sign a certificate saying I understood how to use it and I had a bag with two doses in it.
I know some police programs now include this as part of their regular training, but I don't think that will help in cases like this.
Glad to say I no longer have a need for this to be around me, as I wouldn't be near anyone that would possibly be OD'ing at this point in my life, but I do wish I had it the one time I saw my friend start to overdose in front of me. A good interim measure while waiting for actual medical intervention.
Also, not that it's an excuse AT ALL, because this one makes me truly angry, but I wonder if he was aware of the good Samaritan laws? Not all states have them, and some that do only cover the medical personnel that work on you. I know Connecticut actually has a quite good, comprehensive one, but not sure that is the case in all states.
https://www.verywell.com/do-all-stat...n-laws-1298836
Either way a terrible waste of a young life. RIP Olivia.