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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW July keeps summer hot streak alive ... Sheriff's office arrest man suspected of sexually abusing child ... Rogue Rovers founder shows company's electric farm vehicle at White House ... July keeps summer hot streak alive ... Sheriff's office arrest man suspected of sexually abusing child ... Rogue Rovers founder shows company's electric farm vehicle at White House ... PUBLIC SAFETY Medford police use anti-overdose nasal spray to revive heroin victim Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 1:22 PM Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 1:22 PM » Social News Medford police used a medicated nasal spray for the first time Monday to revive a man who'd overdosed on heroin in his bathtub. Officers learned of a possible overdose victim in the 1200 block of Morrow Road at about 10 p.m. Monday. They found a 39-year-old man unconscious in a bathtub, exhibiting symptoms consistent with a heroin overdose, a Medford police news release said. Officers revived the man using Naxalone, an opiate antagonist intended to reverse the effects of the overdose. Police say the man was taken to a local hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery, the release said. Medford police began carrying Naxalone in their patrol and detective vehicles in January. The drug, also known by the brand name Narcan, is administered in the form of a nasal spray and is widely used by police departments on the East Coast. Police say they began carrying Naxalone in response to a major resurgence in heroin use in the Rogue Valley. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 10, 2015 at 1:22 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501