Framingham Launches Free Naloxone Training

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Framingham Launches Free Naloxone Training The city's Public Health Department will offer the free training by appointment starting next week. Here's what to know.

News release from City of Framingham.

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning Tuesday, November 12, the City of Framingham Public Health Department will offer free training on the use of Narcan (naloxone) by appointment only at 188 Concord Street in Framingham.

To schedule an appointment for this life-saving training, please email

Health Director William Murphy highlighted the importance of this initiative: "This is a valuable opportunity for everyone in our community to be prepared and help save lives."

Why You Should Carry Naloxone

• Prevent Overdose Fatalities: Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, helping prevent fatalities. In 2021 alone, opioids were involved in over 80,000 of the 107,000 drug overdose deaths nationwide.

• Empower Bystander Response: In many cases, bystanders are present during an overdose. With naloxone on hand, they can act immediately to save a life.

• Protect Against Accidental Ingestion: Households with opioid prescriptions benefit from having naloxone, particularly if children are present.

• Support Senior Safety: Many seniors use prescription medications that can interact with opioids. Naloxone provides an added layer of safety in case of accidental overdose.

• Protect Youth: Teens and young adults face risks of accidental overdose. Naloxone offers a critical safety net.

• Carrying naloxone can be the difference between life and death in an emergency.