NS&B: PSA CHI/IL! Nat'l Overdose Awareness

[bimbi284]

Tomorrow is National Overdose Awareness Day. The org for which I work is hosting a candlelight vigil in Schaumburg tonight at Roosevelt university (next to IKEA). It starts at 6:30. In light of the significant increase in heroin use among youth in the 'burbs, this is an especially important time to light a candle in memory of those we have lost as a result.

More info here:

www.dailyherald.com/article/20120830/news/708309955/

I'd love it if some of you could stop by! You can learn how to save a life! Lemme know if you are interested!

[beahbia12]

I can't make it, it's too far, but I appreciate the work you do. My sister is a recovering heroin addict and my dad died from a drug overdose 6 years ago so drugs have had such a horrible impact on my life.

[bimbi284]

Thanks ladies, and thanks for sharing! Beah, I'm so glad your sister is recovering! Cab, super high five goes to your pops for 28 years! So awesome!

[xokell2]

Heroin is a huge problem in Naperville where I work as a nurse. It's sad all cases that come in the ER

[bimbi284]

Aug 30, 2012 13:05:34 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

Heroin is a huge problem in Naperville where I work as a nurse. It's sad all cases that come in the ER

It is indeed! Based on our most recent report, heroin deaths in the 'burbs have doubled in the past 6 years!!

chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/08/30/heroin-deaths-have-doubled-in-suburbs-over-six-years/

www.dailyherald.com/article/20120830/news/708309957/

There's gonna be training at the vigil for those interested in learning how to administer Narcan/naloxone. I'm guessing as a nurse, you've been notified of the shortages of Narcan in comparison to the increasing strength of heroin in the area? I heard reports recently that EMTs and ER folks have had to almost triple the dosage (or was it quadruple?) of Narcan given to people experiencing overdose in order for it to revive them. Pretty scary!!

[fashionx]

I wish I could come tonight but will be at work late, boo!

Thanks for inviting though, and I'll definitely be there *in spirit*.

[bimbi284]

Thanks fashion!