Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment

Event Details

When: November 8, 2017 @ 12:00AM EST On-Demand Where: Online Event Online Event

This webinar outlines evidence-based recommendations that can help identify individuals who may be at risk for opioid overdose. We also discuss the opioid overdose reversal agent naloxone and available support resources for managing overdose risk and present opportunities for partnership on the path to opioid addiction recovery.

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