We have completed our first training session on peer-to-peer naloxone, which is a programme aimed at teaching individuals how to recognise and respond to opioid overdoses.
Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and can help to save someone's life.
During the training, the volunteers learned about the signs and symptoms of an overdose, how to administer naloxone, and how to perform rescue breathing. They also discussed various scenarios and practised responding to them. Overall, the training was informative and has equipped us with valuable skills to help save lives in case of an emergency.
A kind-hearted volunteer who enthusiastically participated in the peer-to-peer naloxone training said:
“We wanted to do this training because it is a big deal to have in Walsall as there have been a lot of overdoses happening in town. And to know how to use Naloxone could really save someone's life.”
Another volunteer who also participated in the training has said:
“The training was really good and informative, I feel confident enough to use naloxone when I see someone who is overdosing."
We are planning to do more peer-to-peer naloxone training in the next couple of weeks as we are trying to get more service users involved.
If you would like to take part in this training and learn more about how naloxone could help you save a life, please contact our Community Inclusion Lead, Ian Costello via email on [email protected]
