County Offers Free Training on Naloxone; Medication Used to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose
Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 03/30/2018 02:00 PM EDT
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2018
County Offers Free Training on Naloxone; Medication Used to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose
Residents concerned about a friend or family member with an opioid addiction are invited to attend a free training to learn about reducing unintentional and life-threatening opioid overdoses with the use of Naloxone, a prescription medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.
The two-hour training will be offered:
- Monday, April 9, 1 – 3 p.m.
8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
- Tuesday, April 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
- Tuesday, April 24, 5 – 7 p.m.
401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
Participants who complete the training will receive a free Naloxone kit. Tips on overdose prevention and resources detailing local and national resources will be provided. The training is free, but registration is required. Call Erin Fashion at 240-777-4538 or Tiffaney Hall at 240-777-4704 to register.
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Media Contact: Mary Anderson, 240-777-6534
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