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Last year, 978 people died from overdose in Massachusetts.Join SAFE for International Overdose Awareness Day to place memorial flags in Franklin, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, and Wrentham. Each flag honors a life lost and stands as a reminder that no one grieves alone.Anyone can help, and all are welcome!Place flags: Saturday, August 29, 9 to 11 a.m.Remove flags: Tuesday, September 1, 9 to 10 a.m.International Overdose Awareness Day, established in 2001, is a worldwide event held each year to remember those who have died or suffered because of overdose and to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related deaths.
Save a Life. Carry Narcan.
Narcan is a nasal spray used to revive someone experiencing an overdose from opioid pain medications like oxycodone and Fentanyl, as well as street drugs like heroin. Taking a high dose or combining opioids with other substances can lead to an overdose, which can be life-threatening. Join an upcoming 20-minute SAFE Narcan training to learn how to administer this life-saving medication. The training is open to the public, and no registration is required.
Attendees will:
Learn how to recognize an overdose
Practice administering Narcan
Develop confidence in responding to an overdose
Leave with two 4 mg doses of Narcan
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