Many victims of drug overdose have bystanders nearby who could have helped. Recognizing an opioid overdose can be difficult. If you aren’t sure, it is best to treat the situation like an overdose - you could save a life. Call 911 or seek medical care for the individual.
A medication called Narcan can reverse an overdose from opioids.
Anyone can carry Narcan, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life.
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ADAPT, INC. is a nonprofit organization whose goals are
- To prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens by delivering research based prevention programs.
- To provide child abuse prevention and direct services to victims which includes a variety of programs and services.
- To provide sexual assault prevention and direct services to assault victims which includes: operating a 24/7 crisis hotline; providing hospital and law enforcement victim advocates 24/7; providing sexual assault information, prevention education, professional training, awareness campaigns, inter-agency collaboration, and victim support and counseling.
- To provide prevention and educational services targeting substance abuse.
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