New Orleans Jail Inmates Trained to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Healthcare workers at the New Orleans jail are implementing vital training sessions for inmates to combat the rising drug-related fatalities. Focused on overdose recognition and Narcan administration, this initiative empowers inmates with essential skills to save lives and addresses the urgent opioid crisis affecting the community. Led by Dr. Anjali Niyogi, the program fosters community support and highlights the intersection of addiction and mental health, providing hope for a better future upon reentry into society.
Opioid Overdoses on the Rise in Spokane County, Urgent Need for Community Involvement
Opioid overdoses are increasing in Spokane County, prompting advocates to call for a state of emergency. Community members are urged to be prepared to administer naloxone, with resources available for education and training. Washington state’s Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for those providing aid in overdose situations.
Study Shows Untrained Bystanders Can Administer Naloxone Within a Minute of Drone Delivery
An exciting new study has revealed that untrained bystanders can effectively administer naloxone to opioid overdose victims within a minute of a drone delivering the life-saving drug. The study, conducted by a team at Purdue University, involved 17 participants responding…
High School Students in Minnesota Receive Training on Administering Naloxone to Combat Opioid Overdoses
High school senior Jorge Vargas and his classmates at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul, Minnesota, recently underwent training on how to administer naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversing medication. The initiative comes as a response to the increasing number of…
San Joaquin County Introduces Naloxone to Vending Machines
San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) has taken a significant step towards better community health by introducing naloxone to three of its five vending machines. Naloxone, an opioid antagonist medication, is used to reverse the effects of an opioid…