Naloxone Training & Harm Reduction Session
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Midlothian Third Sector Interface Office
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Midlothian Voluntary Action
Contact: Ellis Paterson
Phone:
Email: info@mvacvs.org.uk
Web: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/naloxone-training-and-harm-reduction-session-tickets-947745691877
Join MVA on Thursday 12 September, 12.30pm for free naloxone training and a chat about drug harm reduction in the third sector.
The training will be carried out by experienced staff from Midlothian Substance Use Service. The session will last around 45 minutes, with extra time for questions at the end.
What is Naloxone?
Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs like codeine, morphine, tramadol, fentanyl, heroin, methadone and buprenorphine.
Most overdoses involve multiple substances. It should always be suspected that opioids are involved, given their presence in 82% of all drug-related deaths in Scotland.
In the UK it is legal for anyone to administer naloxone to anyone for the purpose of saving a life. Administering naloxone is not a substitute for calling an ambulance. You should always call 999 if you think someone is having an overdose.
Where will the training take place?
This session will be held in-person at the MVA office (4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith, EH221AE), please email info@mvacvs.org.uk if you have any questions or access requirements.
Register now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/naloxone-training-and-harm-reduction-session-tickets-947745691877