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Ep. 10 – How Narcan Is Saving Lives: Interview with Emily Metz, Project DAWN
Ep. 10 – How Narcan Is Saving Lives: Interview with Emily Metz, Project DAWN
Ep. 10 – How Narcan Is Saving Lives: Interview with Emily Metz, Project DAWN
Friday 15th July 2016
Discover how Project DAWN uses Narcan to save lives from opioid overdose and learn how you can get involved. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Narcan to the Rescue: Emily Metz on Project DAWN's Life-Saving Efforts
The program distributes naloxone kits for free to those who need them, and it also educates community members on how to recognize and respond to an overdose.
Imagine having the power to save a life in your hands. In this episode of Cover 2 Resources, host Greg McNeil sits down with Emily Metz, the program coordinator at Project DAWN. This initiative is all about one thing: preventing deaths from opioid overdoses with the help of naloxone, commonly known as Narcan. Emily dives into how Project DAWN distributes free naloxone kits and educates communities on recognizing and responding to overdoses. The conversation doesn't stop there.
They also tackle the rise of fentanyl in heroin and the unsettling phenomenon of 'Lazarus parties'. Privacy concerns and medical history questions are addressed too, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by the opioid crisis. Greg and Emily's chat is not just informative; it's filled with compassion and hope, offering practical steps for getting involved in this critical cause.