Opioid Overdose Prevention
PRESCRIPTION OPIOID
OVERDOSE PREVENTION
Some people might think prescription opioids are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs, but the truth is they carry serious risks and side effects, including addiction and overdose.
If you or someone you know has been prescribed opioids like oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, or methadone, it is important to learn as much as you can about the risks. The CDC recommends that individuals work closely with their doctors when taking opioid medications to avoid the serious risks and side effects associated with them.
The Health Department is committed to preventing opioid overdose. We work closely with local organizations to provide prescription opioid education and life-saving, overdose reversing medication to the community.
Need Immediate Help?
Call Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL). Provides access to services and immediate crisis help.
Available 24 hours 7 days a week.
NALOXONE HCI SAVES LIVES
Naloxone HCl nasal spray counteracts the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. It was developed for first responders, as well as family, friends, and caregivers—with no medical training required. It is available without a prescription from a doctor and is covered by most insurance plans, or it can be acquired at no cost from the health department or other local organizations while supplies last.
REQUEST A NALOXONE EMERGENCY KIT REFILL
Replenish the naloxone in your emergency kit. *The link below is for refills only. Naloxone Emergency Kits are available while supplies last at select Gwinnett clinic locations and cannot be requested online.
GET TRAINED FOR FREE
Free Naloxone Training in Gwinnett
Navigate Recovery offers training every Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Safe Harbor, 52 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Call 678-743-1808 EXT 115 to register & ask any questions.
Sign up for training at Navigate Recovery
*The training classes above are currently only available for persons with substance use disorder, family & friends of someone with a substance use disorder. The naloxone available when training is complete is provided by Georgia Overdose Prevention, Inc. through a grant provided by Georgia DBHDD.
Free Naloxone Training in Rockdale
Rockdale Drug Free Community Coalition offers training on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Rockdale County Accountability Court Lab 1147 West Ave, Conyers, GA. 30012
Click here to register.
*The training classes above are sponsored by the Rockdale Drug Free Community Coalition, GNR Public Health, and Georgia Overdose Prevention.
Request Free Naloxone Training For Your Group
GNR Public Health can train your group on the use of naloxone. If you would like to request training, contact our Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Manager.