Addiction / Recovery Resources
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NARCAN
Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that helps reverse opioid overdoses.
Naloxone is FDA-approved and can be easily administered by non-medical professionals.
It works relatively quickly, is painless, requires no assembly and contains a pre-measured dose to reduce medication dosing errors.
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We encourage opioid users and their family and friends to keep naloxone around at all times.
Having this medication quickly accessible can help to save lives
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DC Department of Behavioral Health Training website.
ONLINE COURSE
OVERDOSE PREVENTION
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NALOXONE (NARCAN®) EDUCATION - COMMUNITY
Course Description:
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This course provides an overview of how to utilize nasal naloxone (brand name NARCAN) to reverse a known overdose in emergency situations.
Learners will gain an understanding of how nasal naloxone reverses an overdose and will review information pertaining to the epidemiology of opioid overdoses in the District of Columbia.
This training is intended for public use and does not provide continuing education credits`
Substance Support/Opioid Use Group
Facilitated by a Recovery Coach Specialist and Peer Specialist who has dealt with substance misuse and is able to support others who are struggling with this issue in a group setting. Designed to help various forms of addiction to work on a positive solution to remain clean.