The Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health is offering Narcan Training on Tuesday, December 13, 6-6:30 p.m. (Upstairs Meeting Room at the Northborough Free Library.) REGISTER ON LINE. Space is limited.
Narcan is the brand name of the generic naloxone and is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids – including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications – when given in time. This Free Narcan training will provide participants with a brief training on how to recognize an opioid overdose, when and how to use Narcan, and a free kit to take home. The kit includes:
- 2 doses of Narcan
- Fentanyl test strips with instructions
- Face shield
- Instructions on Narcan administration
- Recovery resource guide
This training is provided by clinicians within the Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health.