June 27th, 2018

The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic.

​The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that opioids (including heroin and fentanyl) killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, more than any year on record. And 40% of all opioid overdose deaths involved a prescription opioid.

aloxone (brand name Narcan) is opioid antagonist that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose and saves lives. It comes in nasal and injectable form. It is available without a prescription. It saves lives. 

Across the U.S., grant funded programs are reaching out to provide free Narcan trainings to anyone interested - families, addicted persons, school personnel, First Responders, medical and behavioral health providers. 

It costs nothing to save a life. If you haven't already done so, set a goal to attend a training near you.