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

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 6, 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. 

Training will be offered:

• Wednesday, November 14, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  Damascus Community Recreation Center 25520 Oak Drive Damascus, MD
• Tuesday, November 27, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
  St. Rose of Lima Parish 11701 Clopper Road, Duggan Room Gaithersburg, MD

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, please call Erin Fashion at 240-777-4538, MD Relay 711, or email overdoseresponseprogram@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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Release ID: 18-737
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-653