Event Date: October 12, 2023

Many of us would like to think that opioid use won’t affect our daily lives, but unfortunately that’s not the case. Family members, colleagues, clients, or friends may be at risk, which means we each may be in a position to help in a crisis like a potential overdose. If that happens, would you know the signs of an overdose if someone near you at school, work, or home experiences them? Would you like to learn about Narcan (the brand name for Naloxone), a life-saving FDA- approved medication that reverses overdose effects from opioids including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine? Do you have questions about Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer finding its way into the local opioid supply and scary headlines? What about resources for talking to youth about substance use?

Watch the video below to:

• Learn what we can all do to prevent and reverse overdoses.

• Get information, tips, and resources that can help all of us contribute to preventing overdoses, especially among youth.

Watch the Presentation

In English

In Spanish

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Presenters:

• Jen Hastings, MD and Ali Hayes, MPH from the Safe Rx Santa Cruz County Coalition

Shared Resources:

• SafeRx Santa Cruz County

• Community Resources to Get Narcan

• Let’s Talk booklets

• Comprehensive Resources

• Naloxone Training Video in English and Spanish

Interpreter: Jorge Valenzuela

Chat support: Gisella Carrasco

Presented in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.