Nashville police officer's one-man fight against overdose epidemic
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Fewer and fewer Americans are dying of drug use, according to the CDC. But for cities that draw thousands of tourists, the fight is far from over. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes is in Nashville, Tennessee, where one local police officer's fight against the epidemic is very personal.
Breakdown
- CDC reports a nearly 30% drop in U.S. overdose deaths over the past year. 5s
- Sergeant Mike Hotz leads Nashville's police overdose unit, investigating hundreds of cases annually. 48s
- Over 2,500 overdose deaths and 13,000 emergency room visits have occurred in Nashville since 2020. 52s
- Hotz installs Narcan kits in music venues, providing training for staff to reverse overdoses. 1m 11s
- Hotz's efforts are driven by personal experience with addiction among fellow veterans. 2m 10s