Overdose is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States--surpassing car accidents. With the recent increase in opioid overdoses, it is more important than ever to know to recognize and respond to an overdose. Attendees will:

• Gain a better understanding of opioids and how they work
• Learn the scope of the opioid epidemic locally and nationally
• Identify the signs of an overdose
• How to respond to an overdose
• How to administer the life-saving opioid medication NARCAN nasal spray. (Note: NARCAN kits will not be provided. How/where to obtain NARCAN will be discussed.)
  
• Understand Florida's overdose prevention laws
  

The trainingis provided by LSF Health Systems State Opioid Response Project Team Lead. Groups may request a specialized training by emailing the presenter, Nancy Rice, at nancy.rice@lsfnet.org  

Training will be offered virtually on Thurs, August 26th from 10am - 11:30am. A Zoom link will be sent at least 48 hours in advance. For questions, email nancy.rice@lsfnet.org or at (904) 383-8012