Fwd: County Offers Free Training on Naloxone; Medication Used to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose

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For Montgomery County, Maryland residents who may be interested in receiving training for Naloxone, here are some upcoming opportunities:

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From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD <mcg-pio@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Thu, Dec 13, 2018 at 6:09 PM
Subject: County Offers Free Training on Naloxone; Medication Used to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 13, 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.

Trainings will be offered:

  • Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    Department of Health and Human Services
    401 Hungerford Drive Rockville, Maryland
  • Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    Damascus Community Recreation Center
    25520 Oak Drive Damascus, Maryland

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.  Register by email at OverdoseResponseProgram@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-1836.

Sign language interpreter services will be provided only upon request, with notice as far in advance as possible, but no less than three full business days notice, prior to the day of the event.  To request sign language interpreter services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, call Erin Fashion at 240-777-4538, MD Relay 711, or email overdoseresponseprogram@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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Media Contact: Mary Anderson, 240-777-6534


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