#overdose #overdosedeaths #overdoseawareness

In addition to my other work in addiction and recovery, I am an educator for Georgia Overdose Prevention, to help people spot the signs and successfully reverse the effects of an overdose in an emergency. Seeing an overdose can be scary, but it's far easier if you are prepared.

An overdose can happen on the dance floor, at the gym, or anywhere else there are people. Let's talk about it.

#OverdoseAwareness #Narcan #HarmReduction #Recovery

This is a high school portrait of my friend John. He was a caring healthcare professional, a good friend who always had his friend’s backs, and a loving father to his beautiful daughter. John loved music, especially 70s and 80s Heavy Metal. He was a deep thinker and saw the beauty in our world and in others.

Four years ago, John died as a result of an overdose. Like many people who suffer with addiction, John suffered from emotional pain as a result of traumatic life experiences.

I wish I could have helped him more, but I know that his death is not a reflection of any personal failings, mine or his. His addiction was a symptom of a mental health crisis and his use was a effort to heal his pain.

He was a light that burned bright in our world and this earth is a dimmer place without him. As a society, we need to do better to help people who are suffering in silence.

#RecoveryPosse #Addiction #OverdoseAwareness #EndTheStigma #BreakTheStigma #WeDoRecover #Recovery #MentalHealth

cc: @recoveryposse

Wednesday before whatchamacallit is one of the heaviest drinking/drug using days of the year. So Tuesday 4-5:30PM EST, check out a narcan training!
#harmreduction #drugusers #narcan #naloxone #BlackMastodon #OverdoseAwareness #overdose

I've spent a few days recently bringing #OverdoseAwareness and #Naloxone training to remote communities and social work students in #Scotland. It has been great to see how enthusiastic people can be about saving a life.