Category: Addictions / Substance Use, Health Category: Addictions / Substance Use, Health (show less) Other: Illinois Other: Illinois (show less)

As Illinois grapples with a devastating and destructive overdose crisis, social workers play a formative role in understanding how to recognize and respond to an overdose event, and advocate for those we love and serve who may be using substances. In this training, social workers will: - Learn the context for why overdose prevention is of growing concern and what is known about overdose education and naloxone distribution programs. - Understand the policies that protect social workers and people who use drugs. - Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose and how to respond to an overdose situation with naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdose. - Learn what steps to take following an overdose and overdose prevention counseling tips when working to support people who use drugs (PWUD). - We will also address the key components for establishing OEND policy and practices within your organization.