Originally posted by - KGET (Mikhala Armstrong)

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — National data shows overdose deaths are on the decline, thanks to greater access to Narcan, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses.

To help continue that decline here at home, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provided a Narcan training event, so all could be armed with the medication and be prepared to save a life. The training included a breakdown of how to administer the medication, how to perform CPR after applying Narcan as you wait for emergency services to arrive, and the importance of breaking the stigma behind the medication.

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