Those folks out in central Indiana and wonder what they would do if someone close was in trouble with drugs or alcohol may now have an answer. Free addiction training in Indiana is being offered September 24 in Greenwood. Everyone who attends leaves with a dose of naloxone.
Upstream Prevention is a Johnson County nonprofit focused on substance use prevention and mental health and hosts the session in the afternoon. at Valle Vista Health System. Tickets are free but space is limited and registration is required in advance.
Addiction Training in The Hoosier State
The program is called Responding to Addiction. It was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum. This multidisciplinary course is for folks without clinical backgrounds to increase knowledge about addiction, improve how people respond and reduce stigma in communities.
Over three hours, participants work through the signs and symptoms of addiction and learn how the brain is involved. They discuss evidence-based treatment options and engagement strategies for starting a conversation with folks when they need help.
Attendees also receive a workbook and a list of community resources alongside the naloxone.
Addiction & Naloxone
Addiction rarely announces itself. What families tend to notice first are changes in pattern rather than any single dramatic event.
That event can lead to an overdose. Their breathing might stop and their bodies show signs like bluish lips and limpness.
That’s where naloxone comes in. Naloxone displaces opioids from receptors in the brain, restoring normal breathing.
It’s safe to give to someone who turns out not to be overdosing on opioids. Naloxone comes most commonly as a nasal spray and requires no medical training.
In Indiana, naloxone is available without a prescription at many pharmacies, and community organizations distribute it free.
Carrying a dose doesn’t require expecting an overdose. But you’ll be ready when one happens.
Addiction Treatment in Indiana & Beyond
Training helps you recognize a problem. Then, the long-term care comes in.
Indiana has treatment options across the full range of care, from outpatient counseling through medication assisted treatment and residential programs. Johnson County residents have many options.
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Our online directory also features addiction treatment centers in Indiana by city, with details on treatment types offered. You can compare local options before making a call.