Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training people will know:
- The history of overdose prevention and opioid antagonist distribution for community members, including available formulations of antagonists
- State of the research on opioid antagonist distribution, utilization, and outcome in the community
- Evidence-based practices for overdose response and opioid antagonist administration
Presenters: Karla Wagner, Ph.D., Professor, University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health and Brandon Delise, MPH, Epidemiologist, Southern Nevada Health District
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.