Narcan and Overdose Training

CRITIC’S PICK: While looking at Southern Fried Queer Pride’s event calendar for details on their previously featured event, I noticed one that may not be as flashy, but is certainly more important. Drug overdoses are leading cause of injury mortality deaths, the leading cause of death among young adults. Narcan is an easy-to-use medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, the number one type drug found in overdoses.It’s miraculous how someone can go from dying on the floor to completely normal once they’ve been administered naloxone, better known by its brand name Narcan. Everyone who is in proximity to drug use should carry Narcan and know how to administer it. SFQP are teaming with Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition to hold a short training session on how to use Narcan. Attendees will be given free Narcan kits and testing strips after they complete training. You could save a life by going to this event. - Matthew Warhol