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Free Opioid Overdose Prevention Class Offered In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The opioid addiction crisis has reached such an epidemic level in Connecticut that a Fairfield group is offering life-saving training to family and friends of users.

Naloxone, or Narcan, can revive a person who has overdosed on opioids.

Naloxone, or Narcan, can revive a person who has overdosed on opioids.

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Fairfield Cares is offering the free class “Community Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone/Narcan Training” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 One Rod Highway.

Free Narcan kids will be distributed at the end of training courtesy of Silver Hill Hospital and Progressive Diagnostics.

Class size is limited and a wait list is expected. Click here to register.

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