Naloxone

DC VA helps Veterans break drug addictions
Drug overdoses claim more than 96,000 lives every year in America. The Washington DC VA staff is available to help those in need.
Naloxone can save the lives of at-risk Veterans
Learn more about naloxone and how it can save a Veteran’s life. It’s available for free from VA for those patients who need it.
Veterans turn a corner with new VA Syringe Services Program
VA staff describe the benefits resulting from VA’s Syringe Services Program at their facilities. One Veteran calls it a “real wakeup call.”
Provider webinar: Addressing the fourth wave of the opioids crisis
Learn about reducing the risk of opioids overdose Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide actions community providers can take.
Providing clean syringes to Veterans who inject drugs
Syringe Services Programs provide preventive and treatment services. They limit the negative effects of injection drug use (infections, overdose) and provide mental health support.
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment
Webinar is live, knowledge-based virtual training providing background on Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and its treatment. Presenters will describe the relations between OUD, suicide risk and overdose.
Helping Veterans respond to an opioid overdose
Do you know what a Naloxone Kit is? It could save the life of a Veteran who has overdosed on opioids. Read this important information on the safe use of opioids and how to respond to an emergency.

DC VA helps Veterans break drug addictions