About
The Need
- Since 2013, fatal drug overdose has been the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia
- The use of opioid reversal agents such as naloxone and Narcan have skyrocketed in recent years due to increase in overdoses
- Studies have shown for reversal agents to have a maximum level of effectiveness, they must be available to the people most likely to be present during an overdose – the public
- Medical provider biases regarding addiction have been identified as a major barrier to care
Project Description
- Gain an appreciation of how communities are affected by the opioid epidemic
- Understand the highest risk populations & risk factors for opioid overdoses
- Become comfortable discussing opioid overdose and harm reduction measures with patients
- Contribute to Norfolk’s opioid response by leading REVIVE! Trainings to increasing community awareness and readiness
- Lead research projects to better define Hampton Roads opioid’s crisis and barriers to care
- Learn about available community offerings for addiction treatment
Annual Student Activities
- 30 students per cohort
- Students will become certified REVIVE! trainers, making students eligible to lead trainings in the community
Causes
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