New program targets patients in critical moments after overdose

A new program intervenes with overdose patients immediately after EMS responds.It’s a collaboration between Columbus Fire, ADAMH and Southeast Healthcare.A team consisting of a paramedic, social worker and a nurse will be called to the hospital or even on-scene when EMS responds to an overdose. They will try to get the person immediately into detox or rehab.The was developed from information that those who suffered an overdose generally left the hospital 60 to 90 minutes after they arrived