Santa Maria police officers revived a man they say was overdosing at a residence on Tuesday by administering naloxone (Narcan).
Officers were called to the 1100 block of South Russell for a person who had possibly overdosed just after noon.
When they arrived, they say they saw a man with a severely altered level of consciousness, having difficulty breathing, and displaying symptoms of a possible fentanyl overdose.
An officer administered Narcan. The man reportedly regained consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
About two weeks ago, the Santa Maria Police Department began its Naloxone program. This is a medication utilized to revive people in the event of a fentanyl or opioid overdose.
In this instance, police say the Narcan was received by the officer the day prior.
