NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Overdose deaths remain a leading cause of death in the United States – the majority involving opioids.
The Institute of Living Family Resource Center continues to offer overdose reversal training to help fight the opioid epidemic.
David Krause, a case worker at the Institute of Living, joined Ken Houston on News 8 at Noon to discuss the signs of an overdose and how important it is to act when someone is experiencing an overdose.
Join the free upcoming opioid overdose reversal training at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, to learn:
- How to recognize signs and symptoms of opioid overdose
- Steps to take in response to an opioid overdose
- How to access community support and where to get Naloxone (Narcan)
- Q&A with the expert!
Registration is required. Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses