Exploring Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention: Implications of the US’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs Resolution for South Africa
Date: 30/08/2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: online
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Students for Sensible Drug Policy International
Contact: Charity Monareng
Phone: +27742006457
Email: charity@intl.ssdp.org
Web: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuCspj4rHdLiyRWq24frERTVW5AqOpAG
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: online
Public/Private: Public
Individual/Organisation: Organisation
Name of Organisation: Students for Sensible Drug Policy International
Contact: Charity Monareng
Phone: +27742006457
Email: charity@intl.ssdp.org
Web: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuCspj4rHdLiyRWq24frERTVW5AqOpAG
A webinar focusing on the growing overdose crisis in Africa, with a special emphasis on South Africa. This event will explore the implications of the recent Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) US resolution on harm reduction and the urgent need for effective overdose prevention strategies. We will delve into the current state of overdose deaths, discuss the role of naloxone in reversing opioid overdoses, and highlight the importance of collaborative efforts in advocating for improved harm reduction policies and practices.