"Naloxone, more well known by one of its brand names, Narcan, is an easy-to-use nasal spray that works to reverse opioid overdoses. For the first time in over 50 years of use, this formerly prescription-only medication was approved for over-the-counter distribution in 2023," the Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance wrote in a press release.
The organization is having Washoe County join over 30 states hosting over 300 free naloxone events today for the country’s largest annual free naloxone day to date, Save a Life Day.
There will be free training and free naloxone at The Radical Cat located at 1717 S. Wells Avenue from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight.
"In addition to wonderful staff at Rad Cat, and the volunteers who are currently working with NNHRA, community based organization Family Soup Mutual Aid will be on site to lend a hand. All attendees will receive one naloxone kit, an in-person training, and information about local resources. The organizers at Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance have lost too many friends and family members to fatal overdoses and are fueled by the simple value of “no more dead homies,"" they wrote in a press release.
"People who use drugs, their family members and friends, community members and anyone who wants to be prepared to save a life are welcome to get trained on September 26, 2024. The training takes just 5-10 minutes and people can show up anytime from 5-7pm. Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance is serving as the lead contact for Save a Life Day in Washoe County. If your organization would like to join ... for this event, to find out more, or to become a volunteer please contact outreach@nnvhra.org or to learn more about Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance, please visit nnvhra.org. "