Opioid Awareness

Nichols Center Wellness Institute, teaches the following specific opioid overdose prevention methods:

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1. Naloxone distribution and training: The institute will provide education on using naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication.

2. Recognition of opioid overdose signs: Participants will learn how to identify the symptoms of an opioid overdose.

3. Opioid overdose rescue response: Training on how to respond effectively to an opioid overdose emergency.

4. Safe medication storage and disposal: Education on proper storage of medications and safe disposal methods to prevent misuse.

5. Harm reduction strategies: Instruction on various harm reduction approaches, including the use of fentanyl test strips.

6. Community awareness and education: Programs to increase public knowledge about opioid risks and prevention strategies.

7. Referral to treatment services: Information on how to access substance use disorder treatment and support services.

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These methods align with evidence-based practices for opioid overdose prevention and harm reduction, as outlined in the SAMHSA Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit and other resources mentioned in the search results.