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04/16/2019 12:00 AMApril 16, 2019: Over the past 15 years, individuals, families, and communities across our nation—and our community--have been tragically affected by the opioid epidemic, with the number of overdose deaths from opioids doubling nationally from 21,089 in 2010 to 42,249 in 2016, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
This steep increase is attributed to the rapid proliferation of illicitly made fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids. Narcan—also known as the generic naloxone-- is a safe antidote to a suspected overdose and, when given in time, can save a life. Research shows that when naloxone and overdose education are available to community members, overdose deaths decrease in those communities.
With that in mind, Smile Anyway, with support from Creamery Station, John Spignesi Band and Tim Palmieri, is offering free Narcan training. Training will take place Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. at Hilltop Gallery, 616 East Main Street in Branford.
To register to attend, visit www.smileanwaybranford.org or call (203) 864-4346.
For more information: Call Amy at (917) 359.5231 or email Amy at amyjohansson@smileanwaybranford.org.
About Smile Anyway: Smile Anyway is a nonprofit organization based in Branford CT, with the mission of creating a Recovery/Resource Community Center that offers supportive services for the different components of the drug epidemic.