Englewood High School, NJ

Opiate use and abuse are now responsible for over 100,000 fatal overdoses a year. As the deadliest drug trend ever to be faced by American families, this topic requires all of our attention. This gripping presentation unveils how the opiate crisis is affecting families and communities today. It also provides critical tips and techniques for parents, older students and community members. Audience members will learn how to prevent opiate use, how to address it when it is encountered and what to do if they ever encounter an overdose. Topics include evolutions in overdose immunity laws, obtaining and using Naloxone, rendering aid to overdose victims and protecting bystanders at overdose scenes.