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Harm Reduction Education

  • HVUUC 136 Bob Jobe Road Johnson City, TN, 37615 (map)

Dr. Vance Shaw, FASAM, will be speaking about the best methods of treatment for addiction. After he speaks, Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition will provide Narcan training to stop opioid overdose and distribute it.

Dr Shaw is a Board Certified Addiction Medicine Specialist. He will be speaking about the causes and treatments for those suffering from addiction.

Narcan/Naloxone is a nasal spray medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. One use of this medication can save a life while you wait for first responders to assist. The Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition will provide training on this life saving medication and distribute it to anyone who receives the training to keep at home.

Email health@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Earlier Event: September 10
Water Cleanup Day
Later Event: September 15
HVUUC Game Night