County Offers Free Trainings on Naloxone; Medication Used to Reverse Effects of Opioid Overdose

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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.   

The two-hour trainings will be offered: 

 

Tuesday, June 5 
1 to 3 p.m. 
Department of Health and Human Services 
401 Hungerford Drive, 1^st floor conference room 

Rockville 

 

Tuesday, June 12 
10 a.m. to 12 noon 
Westfield South Building 
11002 Veirs Mill Road, 7^th floor conference room 

Wheaton 

 

Tuesday, June 26 
5 to 7 p.m. 
Department of Health and Human Services 

401 Hungerford Drive, 1^st floor conference room 

Rockville  

 

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 [email protected] or call 240-777-1836. 

 

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Release ID: 18-567
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-6534