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0031 - Overdose Awareness Day & Harm Reduction Services
0031 - Overdose Awareness Day & Harm Reduction Services
0031 - Overdose Awareness Day & Harm Reduction Services
Tuesday 30th August 2016
Dayna Keyes and Savannah O'Neill discuss Overdose Awareness Day, naloxone, and syringe exchange on 'Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes'.
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Get the buttons here!Overdose Awareness and Harm Reduction: A Candid Talk with Savannah O'Neill
Tens of thousands of people that's lives have been saved from Narcan And from kits like this.
Imagine a world where fewer lives are lost to overdose. In this episode of 'Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes', Dayna sits down with Savannah O'Neill, the overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution coordinator for Alameda County. They dive into the significance of Overdose Awareness Day and the critical role harm reduction services play in combating the opioid crisis.
Savannah shares her journey into harm reduction, discussing how services like syringe exchanges and naloxone distribution can save lives and prevent diseases such as HIV. Her insights shed light on the laws that have increased access to sterile syringes, emphasizing their importance in public health. Dayna also opens up about her personal experiences, reflecting on friends lost to overdoses and the preventable nature of these tragedies. This episode isn't just about statistics; it's about real stories and real solutions.
The conversation touches on the emotional weight of International Overdose Awareness Day, serving as a memorial for those who've succumbed to overdose. They also explore the controversial yet impactful idea of supervised injection facilities. This episode is a heartfelt and eye-opening discussion that highlights the importance of harm reduction in saving lives. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or seeking to understand more about harm reduction, this episode offers valuable perspectives and hope.