3rd inmate overdose confirmed at Her Majesty's Penitentiary
Ariana Kelland | CBC News | Posted: May 15, 2017 3:02 PM | Last Updated: May 15, 2017
Male inmate given naloxone, treated at hospital and returned to prison
An inmate overdosed at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's overnight, bringing the total number of overdoses inside the prison to three.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety confirmed for CBC News that an inmate was given Narcan — the nasal spray version of naloxone — at 12:30 a.m.
Staff also performed first aid and CPR.
Eastern Health paramedics transported the inmate to hospital for treatment.
He returned to HMP, and was under observation Monday.
Correctional officers and staff were given information sessions on fentanyl and naloxone over the last two weeks.
Three inmates have overdosed inside the prison, part of a cluster acknowledged by Eastern Health, which suspects that fentanyl is involved.
All three inmates survived.