PARENTS OF PRODIGALS
OF SUMMIT COUNTY (POPS)
87 MEADOW LANE
PENINSULA OHIO 44264
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
POPS of Summit County will host its fourth Seminar on “The Heroin
Epidemic in our Community” on March 4, 2015 ; 7 to 8:30pm at the Cuyahoga
Falls Natatorium on 4th St. The seminar is open to the public and is designed for
parents to get an overview of the Heroin epidemic in our area and what parents
can do to protect teens from the horrors of Heroin. This seminar will also offer
information and a demonstration of Naloxone kits. Seating is limited so please
come early.
At this seminar China Krys Darrington will be the sharing about the “Heroin
Epidemic; What Parents Need to Know”. China is a Recovery Support Specialist
with XIX Recovery Support Services/ XIX – Recovery. org. She has presented all
across Ohio to various support organizations.
Allison Rohlf and Jeff Allen from the Crises Intervention and Recovery
Center of Stark County will offer information on Narcan kits and demonstrate how
to use the medication in case of an overdose situation.
Allison is a Behavioral Health Triage Specialist at the Crises Center and Jeff
is the Clinical Director of the Start County Center. Both are part of Project DAWN
in Stark County. DAWN is a community based overdose education and Naloxone
distribution program. Participants at the March 4th seminar will receive basic
training on:
1. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of an overdose
2. Distinguishing between the different types of overdose.’
3. Performing rescue breathing
4. Calling emergency medical services
5. Administering intra nasal Naloxone
6. Where and how to get a Narcan Kit.
Naxolone (known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused
by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription opioid medication). When administered
during an overdose, Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids in the brain and
quickly restores breathing. When administered to a person who is dependent on
opioids it will produce withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal although
uncomfortable, is not life threatening.
Naxolone has been used safely by emergency medical professionals for
many years and has only one critical function, to reverse the effects of opioids in
order to prevent overdose death. Naloxone has no potential for abuse.
Overdose Prevention Kits: have 2 doses of 1mg/1mL naloxone
hydrochloride in prefilled needleless syringes, nasal adaptors, breathing mask,
instructions, referral information, and owner card and a DVD to share with others
in the family.
House Bill 170 passed in March 11, 2014 now allows Naxolone to be
prescribed to a friend or family member or other individual who is in a position to
provide assistance to an individual who there is a reason to believe is at risk of
experiencing an opioid related overdose.
This is a free seminar presented by Parents of Prodigals of Summit County;
there is NO Charge but a free will offering will be taken to help with the costs.
Questions or for group seating please call Ed Davidian at 330-620-5668 or email at
ehdj77@msn.com.
To verify this release please contact:
Ed Davidian at 330-620-5668 or ehdj77@msn.com
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