NALOXONE TRAINING: PREVENTION AND REVERSAL OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE

Overdose education and naloxone distribution has been a part of the harm reduction landscape for decades. Naloxone is an empowerment tool for individuals and communities. Overdose deaths in Maryland rose 17.7% in 2020 to 2,799. Of these deaths, 2,518 were opioid-related.

PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING THIS TRAINING WILL LEARN:

>The current statistics for overdose fatalities in the State of Maryland

>What is naloxone and how to administer this life-saving medication

>The 8 signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose

>The five key steps to respond to an opioid overdose

>Information on the Good Samaritan Law

>How to get naloxone in your community

Individuals attending this training will be eligible to receive a narcan kit.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL USM FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

Registration Required: https://umaryland.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkduusqTotHdVAER4xkObsmXrpz0zuq08r