Man overdoses on prescription medication at home, Radcliff KY


Emergency responders were called to a home near Sunset Drive for a 53-year-old man who overdosed on the prescription drug Xanax. He is having difficulty breathing and not talking much. The overdose occurred about two hours before the call. The medication was prescribed for his panic attacks, and he was trying to manage pain before surgery.
Audio|Source: Hardin County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Squad 5, 20404, near Sunset Dr, Radcliff, KY, overdosed on Xanax, (name withheld) Lake.
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September 15-8.
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7. 7.
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5-9. Go ahead.
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Okay.
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Having served at 15.09, near Sunset Dr, Crossroots of Southern Circle Aud in Court.
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Callers advising, have a 53-year-old male.
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I think he might have taken some Xanax but they don't know how much. Not talking much, breathing seems labor happened about two hours ago.
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This is a prescribed medication for the male for his panic attacks.
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He's supposed to have shoulder surgery soon and attempted to get the pain to go away.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sunset Dr, Radcliff, KY 40160
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