Combating opioid and heroin overdose: A blanket prescription, one survivor tells his story

In recent years, the United States has seen an alarming spike in opioid overdoses. From prescription painkillers to street drugs like heroin, opioid abuse has led to widespread addiction and all too often, death. Today, development of the counterdrug Narcan is serving to combat the growing problem and save the lives of those affected. To find out more about this epidemic and what’s being done about it, “Take Care” spoke with emergency medicine physician and Baltimore Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen . Later, we'll also speak to a survivor who overdosed twice and is now living his life (drug-free), thanks to Narcan.