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Reversing a fentanyl overdose | 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reported on fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid that has created the worst drug crisis the United States has ever faced.
Last year, more than 70,000 Americans died from a fentanyl overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s a higher death toll than U.S. military casualties in the wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan combined.
Drug cartels in Mexico have flooded the United States with fentanyl, often hiding it in counterfeit pills designed to look like authentic prescription pills, including OxyContin, Percocet, Xanax, and Adderall. And fentanyl is also showing up as an additive in street drugs, like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
This has led to an increased risk of accidental overdoses, cases where someone has unwittingly ingested fentanyl without knowing it was present.
Parents Mike O’Kelley and Angela King know this all too well. Last year, they lost their 20-year-old son, Jack O’Kelley, to an accidental fentanyl overdose.
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“You hear about it, but you think ‘Oh that’s just affecting people on the streets, homeless people, drug addicts.’ No. It is so insidious,” King told Whitaker in an interview.
After their son’s death, they found text messages between Jack and a drug dealer. Jack had bought what he thought was Xanax, OxyCodone, and a gram of cocaine. But the death certificate states that fentanyl was the cause of death.
“He made a really bad decision,” King said. “Not one that should have taken his life.”
Fentanyl has devastated the community of San Diego, California. The legal port of entry in nearby San Ysidro has been used by Mexican drug cartels to smuggle fentanyl into the United States.
Whitaker and a 60 Minutes team met with San Diego County medical examiner Dr. Steven Campman to better understand the impact fentanyl has had on the city in the last decade.
“For years…we saw five, or 10, or maybe up to 20 deaths from fentanyl in a year,” Dr. Campman told Whitaker in an interview.
“But then, around 2016, the number of deaths started increasing, above just 20, to 30, and 80, and 150. And then, made it up to 800 in just a few years.”
Dr. Campman told 60 Minutes that on any given day, including the day the 60 Minutes team was there, one in five bodies in the morgue was a person who had died from a fentanyl overdose.
Signs of a fentanyl overdose
60 Minutes asked Dr. Campman what a fentanyl overdose looks like, and what happens to the body during an overdose.
“As a central nervous system depressant, it causes people to sleep… lose consciousness. It causes their respirations to slow and their heart rate to slow,” he explained.
Dr. Campman said the typical fentanyl death is “a sleepy, slow death” and that the victim could go into a coma, anywhere from a “short time” to a few hours.
The CDC says other signs of a fentanyl overdose are an inability to awaken the person; constricted “pinpoint” pupils that don’t react to light; shallow breathing or difficulty breathing, such as choking sounds, gurgling, or snoring from someone who cannot be awakened; and discolored skin, especially in the nails or lips.
Dr. Campman added that a rare subset of fentanyl overdose victims die a more rapid death due to “wooden chest syndrome,” where they suddenly can’t breathe.
“That causes a more rapid respiratory paralysis. So, people die quickly. Either way people lose consciousness pretty quickly.”
But Dr. Campman also noted that a person overdosing on fentanyl can look deceivingly “healthy,” even long after they have died.
Reversing a fentanyl overdose
Dr. Campman attributes a recent decrease of fentanyl overdose deaths in San Diego County to the increased availability and accessibility of naloxone.
Narcan is a nasal spray that delivers the life-saving drug naloxone. When delivered in time, naloxone can reverse an overdose, from fentanyl or other opioids, that would otherwise be fatal, and save someone’s life.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), if a person shows signs of an opioid overdose, you need to administer naloxone immediately and then call 911.
To administer naloxone using Narcan, you insert the spray nozzle up one nostril, spray the contents of the single-use device, and wait two to three minutes, to monitor the person and see if they begin to breathe normally or become responsive.
If they are still unresponsive or normal breathing has not been restored, the overdosed person may require another, or even multiple, doses of Narcan.
Multiple doses are especially common in cases where the person has intentionally or unintentionally consumed fentanyl.
One complicating factor in all of this, according to Dr. Campman: a box of Narcan only contains two doses, and some fentanyl cases require much more.
“Even if someone were there and were able to get them one or two doses of Narcan, if they had a box… a lot of times, people need four, six, or eight, or ten doses of naloxone to reverse their effects,” he told Whitaker.
Dr. Campman said several bodies that have come into his medical examining room were found with naloxone in their hand or nearby at the scene of their death.
“We see them dead with the… naloxone near their hand, or even in their hand, thinking that they would be able to save themselves. But they die too quickly. They lose consciousness too quickly.”
The CDC recommends that people who use opioids and are at an increased risk of an overdose should carry naloxone, keep it at home, and let others know they have it. “Because you can’t use naloxone on yourself, let others know you have it in case you experience an opioid overdose.”
A warning for parents
Mike O’ Kelley and Angela King, parents of Jack O’Kelley, told Whitaker that their experience has been a crash course on the dangers of fentanyl. They advise other parents to educate themselves.
“It’s in every street drug right now, small amounts. Unless it’s prescribed by a doctor, you can’t, you can’t take it. You’re playing Russian roulette.”
If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid use, or you would like to find additional information and resources, like free Narcan in some states, visit the CDC Stop Overdose webpage.
The video above was produced by Will Croxton. It was edited by Sarah Shafer Prediger.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The New England Patriots will face off against the Miami Dolphins in a game today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots have had an uneven season so far, coming into the game with a record of 3-8, including a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 17. The Dolphins, however, haven’t fared much better this season as they enter the game with a record of 4-6, although they are coming off two wins in a row, the latest against the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even without cable.
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How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today
The New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The football game will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the platforms noted below.
How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too for the Patriots-Dolphins game. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
Get started with Paramount+ here today.
Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Looking for an inexpensive way to watch football? Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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