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“We need naloxone” - Brin Ryder of Know Your Stuff NZ on fentanyl overdoses in the Wairarapa

Monday 27th June 2022 | Quintin Jane | R1 News Reporter | quintin@r1.co.nz
Image: St John ambulance. St John/Creative Commons

12 people were hospitalised over the weekend for suspected fentanyl overdoses in the Wairarapa, highlighting the importance of drug harm reduction measures. We spoke to Brin Ryder of KnowYourStuff about important policy changes and harm reduction measures as fentanyl presents in the community.