Naloxone Training

Working with PWUD (people who use drugs): Overdose Prevention and Response

Objectives:

• Explore the connections between SUD, Recovery and Harm Reduction and how they influence whole wellness in a client.
• Describe the overdose response process and how drug trends on a local and national level relates to overdose prevention.
• Define how overdose response and prevention misinformation impacts the lives of people who use drugs and can have fatal consequences.

Summary:
This introductory course covers the basics of overdose prevention and response through harm reduction principles. Instead of demanding immediate abstinence, harm reduction focuses on reducing the negative consequences of drug use and keeping people alive. Participants will learn about prevention for overdose as well as how to respond in the case of an emergency. Participants will also learn about harm reduction basics and how they can incorporate these strategies into their everyday practice.

Liz Beale,  Director of Education and Technical Assistance with the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition will present on addiction, harm reduction, resources in the state along with demonstrating naloxone administration.

Location:
Franklin Pierce University: PT Program
670 N Commercial St, Center Tower
Manchester, NH

Please RSVP below if you would like to attend.
Eligible for contact hour certificates.