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 either an opioid pain medication or heroin.

This free class will provide participants with:

Information on the current opioid crisis

An understanding about what addiction is

Information about the Adverse Childhood Experience study and the connection with Substance Use Disorder

Ability to recognize an opioid/heroin overdose

Lesson on how to respond using Naloxone (aka Narcan)

Attendees can be 13 years and older - To receive a free naloxone overdose prevention kit you must be 18 years or older.