Columbia College will be hosting an educational event focused on opioid overdose prevention on Thursday. The event, which will take place on the college campus, aims to raise awareness about the growing opioid crisis in the community and provide life-saving information to attendees.
The event will feature speakers from local health organizations, as well as individuals with personal experiences related to opioid addiction and overdose. Topics covered will include recognizing the signs of an overdose, administering naloxone (a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids), and accessing resources for addiction treatment and support.
The Columbia College event comes at a critical time as opioid overdoses continue to be a major public health concern in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2019, with opioids being a leading cause of overdose deaths.
According to organizers, the goal of the event is to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to potentially save a life in the event of an opioid overdose. With opioid-related deaths on the rise, events like these play a crucial role in educating the public and combating the stigma associated with addiction.
The event is open to the public and free to attend. Attendees are encouraged to come with an open mind and a willingness to learn how they can make a difference in their community. For more information about the event, including details on the speakers and schedule, visit the Columbia College website or contact the event organizers directly.
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