Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Offers Free Narcan Training to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health recently hosted a free Narcan training session, providing participants with essential knowledge on how to administer the medication and recognize the signs of an opioid overdose. Narcan is a critical medication that can temporarily restore breathing in individuals experiencing an overdose from fentanyl or other opioids. Attendees of the training received free Narcan kits, drug disposal pouches, and opioid emergency boxes. Sue Kahler, an employee with Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, emphasized the importance of identifying overdose warning signs such as pale, clammy skin, unconsciousness, unresponsiveness, and a low or absent heartbeat. Organizations interested in this vital training can book sessions through Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health.