Opioid overdose deaths have skyrocketed during the pandemic, killing more than 69,000 people in 2020.
As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage too many communities, Aquatic Solutions is taking a significant step that, we hope, will help save lives with the American Red Cross Naloxone(also known as Narcan) Program.
Saving lives, with minimal training
For those wondering about the safety of this step — having the nasal spray available to anyone to administer — addictions experts and public health officials say it’s safe. Administering the nasal spray is something anyone can do, with just a little training. Naloxone does not require medical training to administer, and there are no harmful effects if it’s given to someone not experiencing an overdose.
Signing up for this training is made easy! Check out our full schedule today.
Sources:
https://time.com/6129899/opioid-overdose-west-virginia/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/10/22872675/chicago-public-library-overdose-reversal-medication-narcan-opioids-public-health
https://www.verywellmind.com/why-you-should-take-narcan-training-right-now-5194545
