Fayetteville police urge community members to carry Narcan due to extreme opioid overdoses
WRAL News
Last updated: September 7, 2026
The Fayetteville Police Department is responding to a significant rise in synthetic opioid overdoses within the community. They are urging residents to take preventative measures to combat this public health crisis.
- Fayetteville police have observed a sharp increase in drug overdoses attributed to synthetic opioids over the last several months.
- In response, the department is actively encouraging all community members to carry Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan.
- Narcan is a vital tool designed as a nasal spray that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
- Its primary function is to restore normal breathing in individuals experiencing an overdose.
- The police department's initiative aims to equip citizens with the means to potentially save lives during overdose emergencies.
- This widespread availability of Narcan is intended to create a more responsive and prepared community in the face of the escalating opioid crisis.
- The call to action highlights the severity of the current overdose rates and the immediate need for accessible overdose reversal medication.
- Carrying Narcan provides a critical first-response option for bystanders before professional medical help arrives.
