Howard County’s Health Department, Office of Emergency Management and other local agencies continue to combat the growing opioid epidemic through programs and workshops, such as the Health Department’s free Opioid Overdose Response program training sessions. At the sessions, county residents ages 18 or older can learn about the types of opioids; how to recognize, respond and prevent an overdose with Narcan; proper prescription use; and additional resources for those who may be addicted.