Saving A Life: How To Reverse An Overdose


Many people know what to do in emergencies like fires or animal encounters, but far fewer understand how to respond to an opioid overdose. A nonprofit is teaching the public to recognize key signs of an overdose and use tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to save lives. As education and access expand, the goal is to make harm reduction strategies as familiar as any other life-saving precaution.


Guest Information:

  • Theo Krzywicki, founder and CEO, End Overdose

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