Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Narcan Nancy: A Conversation with Candace Rachel
Narcan Nancy: A Conversation with Candace Rachel
Narcan Nancy: A Conversation with Candace Rachel
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Join Candace Rachel as she discusses her work in combating opioid overdoses in Alabama and offers practical advice for parents on APC Recovery Cafe.
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Episode Overview
- Candace Rachel discusses her role in combating opioid overdoses.
- Importance of Naloxone training and its accessibility.
- Rising danger of fentanyl-laced street drugs.
- Advice for parents on communicating with children about substance use.
- Impact of APC’s pop-up resource fairs on local communities.
You can't get mad. If you're having a conversation, you're asking your child to trust you and to be open with you.
Grab your favourite coffee or tea and settle in for a heartfelt conversation on APC Recovery Cafe. This episode features Candace Rachel, the Rapid Response Coordinator for the Jefferson County Department of Health’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) initiative. Known affectionately as 'Narcan Nancy', Candace shares her journey into working with underserved communities and her passion for combating opioid overdoses in Alabama.
Through her work, Candace has trained countless individuals on how to administer Naloxone, a life-saving drug for opioid overdoses. She sheds light on the importance of this training and how it’s accessible to everyone, even via mail. Candace also talks about the alarming rise of fentanyl-laced street drugs and its impact on young people. She emphasises the significance of open communication between parents and children regarding substance use, offering practical advice for those tough conversations.
Candace's love for APC’s pop-up resource fairs is evident as she describes their role in providing essential resources directly to communities in need. This episode is not just informative but also a beacon of hope, aiming to break the stigma around substance use disorders and pave the way for a brighter future. Tune in to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community and support those battling addiction.