DOH-Bay reminds residents of Revive Awareness Day
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Department of Health in Bay County observes Revive Awareness Day on Friday, June 6.
According to a news release, the DOH-Bay wants to remind residents that naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Floridians can find Narcan for their community by calling DOH-Bay at 850-872-4455.
The DOH-Bay offers Narcan at the Florida Department of Health in Bay County, 597 W 11 St., Panama City, FL, 32401.
DOH-Bay offers the following information:
All Floridians need to know the signs of an overdose, which include:
-Small, constricted 'pinpoint pupils'-Falling asleep or losing consciousness-Slow, weak, or not breathing-Choking or gurgling sounds-Cold or clammy skin-Discolored skin, especially lips and nails-Limp body
What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing:
-If you suspect someone has overdosed, call 911 immediately.-Administer Narcan if available, lay the person on their side to prevent choking, andtry to keep them awake and breathing until emergency assistance arrives.
The HEROS Program:-The Florida Department of Health's Helping Emergency Responders Obtain Support(HEROS) program provides naloxone to emergency response agencies throughout the state.Any Florida agency that employs licensed emergency responders may apply to the HEROSprogram.
If You or a Loved One Needs Help:The Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network is the first of its kind in the U.S. and aimsto eliminate the stigma of addiction and treat substance use disorder as a disease, with the same level of continuous care.
Floridians battling with addiction can utilize the CORE Network for stabilization and to receive medication-assisted treatment from a network of specialized medical experts that will help guide them on a sustained pathway to healthy success.
Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, 'The Facts. Your Future.' campaign focuses onsupporting students statewide to ensure they receive prevention instruction and encouragementto protect and maintain their health, avoid substance misuse, and discourage risky behaviors sothey can thrive and flourish for life.
This campaign is an interactive approach to ensure students are informed and can make safe decisions as they grow.
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