NEWPORT — The Richards Free Library in Newport is scheduled to host “The Opioid Epidemic: Where Do I fit In?” in its ballroom later this month.

The free event will offer information about harm reduction, opioid overdose, how to use naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, to save a life, and  common medication mixing dangers. Nasal naloxone and fentanyl test strips will be available for free.

The event on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6-7 p.m. is sponsored by the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network, All Together, Dartmouth Health and the HIV/HCV Resource Center. The library is located at 58 N. Main St. in Newport.

Questions can be directed to Lauren Chambers at Lauren.E.Chambers@hitchcock.org. 

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