Virtual Narcan Training
A life is lost to opioid overdose every 11 minutes in the United States. Overdoses are a leading cause of death for Americans under 50 years old. Preliminary data from suggests that there was roughly a 5% increase in overdose death last year leading to around 72,000 deaths. This makes 2019 one of the deadliest years on record in terms of fatal overdoses.
Unfortunately, the pandemic may have worsened this crisis; according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), overdose rates increased between 30% – 40% thus far.
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Our facilities will host virtual Narcan training events with their respective medical experts. Research has shown that education on Narcan administration can help communities decrease rates of overdose deaths. Facility medical staff will also host Q&A sessions to for viewers who may have questions. Below are the dates of each facility’s training event and a link to register:
| Location | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adcare | Tues, Aug 25, 2020 | 4:00 PM EDT | Sign Up |
| Greenhouse | Wed, Aug 26, 2020 | 5:00 PM EDT | Sign Up |
| Desert Hope | Wed, Aug 26, 2020 | 8:30 PM EDT | Sign Up |
| Recovery First | Thurs, Aug 27, 2020 | 4:00 PM EDT | Sign Up |
| River Oaks | Thurs, Aug 27, 2020 | 4:30 PM EDT | Sign Up |
| Oxford | Friday, Aug 28, 2020 | 1:00 PM EDT | Sign Up |
Virtual Meetings
We offer online virtual support meetings in the style of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
These virtual 12-step meetings are intended to offer a safe place for individuals in recovery to find support during this time of uncertainty. We recognize the heightened sensitivity of attending an online meeting and we kindly ask for your help in creating and maintaining an environment of peace, support, and confidentiality. Please respect the privacy and anonymity of all those who attend these meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous Style Meetings
| Day of Week | Time | Dial-in Details |
| Monday | 12:00 PM EST | Host: Nicole Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 938-871-893 |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM EST | Host: Ben Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 442-723-461 |
| Friday | 12:00 PM EST | Host: Nicole Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 938-871-893 |
Alcoholic Anonymous Style Meetings
| Day of Week | Time | Dial-in Details |
| Monday | 7:00 PM EST | Host: Jake Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 552-793-301 |
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM EST | Host: Ben Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 442-723-461 |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM EST | Host: Jake Join from your computer Dial-In: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 552-793-301 |
For more information about our virtual meetings, please check out the details from our parent company, American Addiction Centers.
Events
We do not have any upcoming events at our facility planned at this time. Please check back soon to learn about future events.
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