Naloxone

VA Nurses lead a life-saving overdose prevention initiative.

Drug overdoses claim more than 96,000 lives every year in America. The Washington DC VA staff is available to help those in need.

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.

VA staff describe the benefits resulting from VA’s Syringe Services Program at their facilities. One Veteran calls it a “real wakeup call.”

Learn about reducing the risk of opioids overdose Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide actions community providers can take.

Syringe Services Programs provide preventive and treatment services. They limit the negative effects of injection drug use (infections, overdose) and provide mental health support.

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.

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.