Suspected Overdose Under Investigation In Avon Lake: Police

AVON LAKE, OH — An Avon Lake man overdosed in a Parkwood Avenue home, police announced.

The overdose happened at 5:20 p.m. on Oct. 20, police reports said. Officers were called to the house and when they arrived, EMS was already there giving the man first aid.

The man was eventually rushed to the Avon Cleveland Clinic.

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If you or someone you know is battling addiction or a substance abuse disorder, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's national helpline is a free and confidential resource for treatment referrals and other information. The number is 800-662-HELP.

Free Narcan rescue kits are available through Lorain County Public Health. Residents can have kits mailed to them, and receive training on how to use the kits, by submitting a request to the health department online.

Or, residents can visit Lorain County Public Health, 9880 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get Narcan training and pick up a Narcan rescue kit. Call 440-322-6367 to make an appointment after hours.

Last year, Lorain County Public Health distributed 932 Narcan rescue kits to residents. Reports indicate those kits saved the lives of 140 people. That's slightly more people than were killed by opioids in 2020 (138 in Lorain County).