Olney PD to host free Narcan trainings
OLNEY (KFDX/KJTL) — The Olney Police Department is hosting free Narcan trainings that are open to the public on Thursday, March 27 at 11 a.m. and noon.
Narcan is an opioid overdose reversal agent. On average, 224 people died of an opioid overdose each day of 2022 in the United States. Chief Birbeck of the Olney Police Department wants to do his part to lower that number.
The training will take place at the Olney Civic Center. Each class is expected to take 45 minutes and attendees will leave with free doses of Narcan they can keep with them.
Chief Birbeck asks that everyone who wants to attend RSVP to him via email at dbirbeck@olneypdtx.com.
If you or a loved one are suffering from substance addiction and seeking help, please call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP.
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