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Man overdoses after taking laxatives near Logan Avenue, Des Moines IA

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Near Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

A 24-year-old man overdosed after taking a large amount of laxatives near Logan Avenue in an apparent suicide attempt. He was conscious and breathing when emergency services arrived.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Medical 6 engine 2, near Logan Avenue on an overdose.
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Medics 6, extension 2, response 3 on Channel 2 at (number withheld).
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Next, extension, near Logan Avenue on the overdose.
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The patient is a 24-year-old male, conscious, breathing.
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He's got 165 pounds.
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Looks like he's intoxicated and took a bunch of laxatives in an attempt to harm himself.

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Near Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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