Clinton Presidential Center installing overdose aid kits on campus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Concerns about what it calls the nationwide overdose and addiction crisis have led the Clinton Presidential Center to act.
The center announced Wednesday that it was installing six overdose aid kits throughout its campus through its Clinton Global Initiative's Overdose Response Network . The kits contain naloxone, known commercially as NARCAN, a breathing mask, drug administration instructions, fentanyl test strips and treatment & recovery support information.
Officials said staff and volunteers would be trained on the proper use of the kits and on how to recognize overdose signs and symptoms.
The kits are part of a 2012 initiative the Clinton Foundation began to combat prescription drug misuse.
A foundation representative said the foundation's program works to stop overdose deaths by reducing the stigma preventing people from seeking help and getting resources to community leaders. The national program targets increased Naloxone distribution, engagement with faith leaders to confront substance abuse in their communities and providing overdose aid kits in public spaces.
