The Science of Addiction & Basic Narcan Training with Truth Pharm

EAP and B-Healthy ATOD Present:

The Science of Addiction & Basic Narcan Training with Truth Pharm
Join us for an engaging and informative session led by Truth Pharm’s Kathy Staples, focusing on the Science of Addiction—primarily on Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)—and Overdose Recognition and Reversal Training with Narcan nasal spray.
What You’ll Learn:
• The science behind addiction and why it's not as simple as “just quitting”
• How opioids affect the brain and dopamine production
• Common myths and truths about Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• How to recognize an opioid overdose and administer Narcan
Presenter: Kathy Staples, Community Educator at Truth Pharm
This collaboration between EAP and B-Healthy seeks to empower our campus community with knowledge, compassion, and life-saving skills.
All are welcome. We encourage everyone to join us, regardless of their background or experience. Narcan kits will be available for all who attend.

Date: July 2nd
Time: 12 PM
Location: UU W324

If you anticipate needing disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please get in touch with us at EAP@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs

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Co-hosted with: B-Healthy

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