Community members in Nevada County are being offered free training sessions on opioid overdose prevention and how to administer Narcan, a medication used to reverse overdoses. The trainings are being organized by the Nevada County Public Health Department in an effort to combat the rising rates of opioid-related deaths in the area.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdoses have been on the rise nationwide, with opioids being a major contributor to this trend. In Nevada County specifically, there has been a noticeable increase in opioid-related deaths in recent years, prompting local officials to take action.
The trainings will cover topics such as recognizing the signs of an overdose, how to administer Narcan, and steps to take while waiting for emergency medical help to arrive. Participants will also receive a free Narcan kit at the end of the training session.
Public health officials in Nevada County are hoping that these trainings will help save lives and reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in the community. They are encouraging all community members to attend the trainings, even if they are not directly affected by opioid use, as anyone could potentially come across someone experiencing an overdose.
The trainings are open to the public and are free of charge. They will be held at various locations throughout the county, with dates and times listed on the Nevada County Public Health Department’s website. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up in advance to secure a spot, as space may be limited.
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