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Naloxone is a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, including those caused by heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids. It is typically available as a nasal spray or an auto-injector.

In celebration of Save A Life Day, Wake County, the City of Raleigh, and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition are hosting a free training event. This training will focus on overdose prevention, naloxone administration, and the legal protections provided under North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law.

Event details are as follows:

- **Date:** Tomorrow, September 24

- **Time:** 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

- **Location:** John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh

Attendance is free, but participants must register in advance at the following link: [Sign Up](https://ow.ly/K7Xh50Ttmjp).

Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

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