"Nightclubs Face Dilemmas Over Providing Overdose Antidotes"

In New York City, some nightclub security personnel have been confiscating Narcan, a lifesaving overdose antidote, from patrons, conflicting with a city initiative to have the antidote widely available in public venues. Despite the city's push for overdose prevention, including the "NARCAN Behind Every Bar" program, incidents at venues like Brooklyn Steel have raised concerns about security guards' awareness and training. The city is facing a severe overdose crisis, with fentanyl involved in the majority of cases. Venue owners and city officials are working to ensure Narcan is accessible and that staff are properly trained, while security companies are addressing the issue as a learning opportunity.