Overdose Prevention and free Naloxone

2705 Virginia Avenue,Kalamazoo MI 49004

18 August, 2021

Description

Learn how to recognize and respond in an opioid overdose - free narcan SAVE A LIFE Prescription drug overdose is the number one cause of accidental death in the United States, with opioid pain medication being the most common problem. An overdose can be caused by opioid pain medication, heroin or fentanyl. This free class will provide participants with: Information on the current opioid crisisUnderstanding how addiction affects the brainInformation about the Adverse Childhood Experience study and the connection to substance use disorderLearn about harm reduction as a pathway of recoveryAbility to recognize an opioid/heroin overdoseLearn how to respond using naloxone aka NarcanEveryone attending is eligible for a free naloxone kit Attendees can be 13 years and older - To receive a free naloxone prevention kit you must be 18 years or older