Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to receptors ...
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LABELLE — The Florida Department of Health in Hendry County invites the public to attend this year’s Revive Awareness Day event to be held on Thursday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ Central LaBelle, 813 E. Hickpochee Ave. You will learn how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose and what resources and programs are available to support individuals with substance use disorder.
Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to receptors in the brain and reversing and blocking the effects of the drug.
If you know someone in need, carry naloxone and learn to administer safely. Locate naloxone providers in your area and additional resources for community support. Visit iSaveFL.com.
For more information, visit County.FloridaHealth.gov.
