Posted on 03/03/2023 11:59:34 AM PST by nickcarraway
A disturbing fentanyl case out of Santa Cruz is putting a spotlight on the fentanyl crisis on the Central Coast. The case involves the overdose of a 12-year-old girl who police say actively went out and bought it.
“A 12-year-old getting in possession of fentanyl is definitely a rare occurrence for us,” said Jon Bush, deputy chief with Santa Cruz police.
Police say the young girl bought fentanyl from a downtown street dealer and then went to Depot Park where she smoked it and overdosed. The girl regained consciousness after being administered Narcan.
“It definitely could have had a different outcome without emergency response, but it is definitely alarming and shocking to our community that this is happening,” said Bush.
Concerning as well, for a couple of reasons.
“One, have children that young wanting to and being able to access narcotics, you know, deadly narcotics. And two, that we have people in our community that are willing to provide or sell dangerous narcotics to children that age,” said Bush.
Doctors say more than ever parents need to have that drug talk with their children, sooner rather than later.
Recommended Pacific Grove has strict rules preventing homeowners from removing trees on private propertyPacific Grove couple 'fed up' with city for not letting them take down cypress trees “Our message to parents is, if you wait until middle school to talk about drugs with your kids, you've missed the mark,” said Dr. Casey Grover, with the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
The grade schooler was treated at the scene and eventually released to her mother but even that's raising questions. Did the mother take her daughter to the hospital to make sure she's okay? If not, that 12-year-old may have missed an opportunity for intervention.
“I'd like them seen medically so we can see are they safe. Are they okay? Do they need more interventions? But in addition, we have these resources that we've made available that right there on the front line you're in the E.R., you've had this event, how can we connect you to help,” said Dr. Reb Close, also with the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
Police say the young girl and her mother are refusing to cooperate with police to help identify the drug dealer.
“Even though without their cooperation, we're working with whatever information we can, we have an investigator assigned to the case attempting to try and identify the subject that ultimately sold her the fentanyl,” said Bush.
Santa Cruz police say the investigating officer has requested his report go to Child Protective Services for review.
Tells you all you need to know......................
As Biden laughs.
“...wanting to and being able to access narcotics, you know, deadly narcotics.”
Is there any other kind?
Some of the problem would go away if Narcan were illegal. I’m just saying.
More of the problem would go away dealer were publicly executed.
Totally agree. I think we need a new and much harsher approach to this whole thing.
Biden was heard laughing hysterically joking about how the parents must be devastated.
You think a 12 year old was only taking fentanyl, because she knows Narcan is available.
If residents of Pacific Grove could just take down more trees, this drug overdose might have been prevented.
The reality is that they are closer to having the votes to entirely legalize it, than to increase penalties.
Is Fentanyl drug dealing legal in any states? I think it's legal in CA. Heroin is now legal in Oregon.
Oops.
I’m not saying that at all. I’m saying that the authorities should stop administering Narcan.
This is the message from the government: Party until you pass out and die, but don’t worry, we’ll bring you back to life with Narcan.
“Recommended Pacific Grove has strict rules preventing homeowners from removing trees on private propertyPacific Grove couple ‘fed up’ with city for not letting them take down cypress trees “Our message to parents is, if you wait until middle school to talk about drugs with your kids, you’ve missed the mark,” said Dr. Casey Grover, with the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.”
What does removing trees have to do with drug overdoses??
Haha, you beat me to the punch..
Not branDUHn’s fault. So he says.
Tax money will be paying for her lifestyle until the day she dies.
Just let ‘em die?
“Is Fentanyl drug dealing legal in any states? I think it’s legal in CA.”
Depending on what your idea of illegal is. It is legal as a prescription drug that can be used by anyone the doctor determines the need for pain relief in its prescription form known by such names as Actiq®, Duragesic®, and Sublimaze®.
The illegally used fentanyl most often associated with recent overdoses is made in labs. This synthetic fentanyl is sold illegally as a powder, dropped onto blotter paper, put in eye droppers and nasal sprays, or made into pills that look like other prescription opioids. So the stuff on the street is not legal, nor trustworthy.
As a street drug, a person can overdose on fentanyl. An overdose occurs when a drug produces serious adverse effects and life-threatening symptoms. When people overdose on fentanyl, their breathing can slow or stop. This can decrease the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain, a condition called hypoxia. Hypoxia can lead to a coma and permanent brain damage, and even death. Or it can be achieved by slow numerous using as the need for the greater drug amounts to achieve the effect have to increase with time. According to the DA, one pill can accomplish death depending on the person and the amount ingested.
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