Comrades of Hope Offer Free Naloxone Training

MASSENA – Comrades of Hope will offer a free naloxone training Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St.

Attendees will be trained in administering naloxone and will receive a free kit to take home.

Naloxone, which is sometimes marketed under the name brand Narcan, is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opiate or opioid overdose. It works on heroin, hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydromorphone and other similar drugs.

No medical knowledge is necessary to be trained to administer naloxone.

Registration is not necessary. The event is free and confidential.

Comrades of Hope is a support group for those with loved ones suffering from the disease of addiction, current or deceased.

More information about the group is on their Facebook page or at comradesofhope.com.