Drug Abuse Prevention

OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING

January 31st, 2024|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, General, Recorded Presentations|

Join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. This online training will include information about what an opioid overdose looks like and why the addition of fentanyl increases the danger of a deadly overdose. Information on how to obtain Narcan at no charge will be provided. VIEW PRESENTATION

SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESENTS: VAPING AND OUR YOUTH

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, Recorded Presentations|

Join the Snohomish County Health Department to learn about youth vaping today. This virtual presentation will include an overview of Snohomish County vaping trends, popular devices among youth, the health effects of adolescent nicotine and marijuana use, and more. VIEW PRESENTATION

NARCAN TRAINING – RECORDED 5.24.2023

June 7th, 2023|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, Recorded Presentations|

Please join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services, to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. This training will include information about what an opioid overdose looks like, why the addition of Fentanyl increases the danger of a deadly overdose, and how to use the antidote to reverse an opioid overdose. VIEW PRESENTATION If you have questions about the training or would like to schedule a training with Amy, her contact information is as follows: Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist, SUDP Snohomish County Human Services [...]

WASHINGTON POISON CENTER – PREVENTING POISONINGS AT HOME

April 13th, 2023|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, Health and Wellness, Recorded Presentations|

Most calls to Washington’s Poison Helpline come from people exposed to potentially harmful products in their home. Join Alex Sirotzki with the Washington Poison Center for an overview of the at-home risks to look out for, including cleaners, medications, drugs/alcohol, and other household substances. Learn why at-home safety remains just as important as ever, and how trends in Poison Helpline calls have changed in recent years. VIEW PRESENTATION  

Narcan Training

December 9th, 2022|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, Recorded Presentations|

Please join Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services to learn how to administer Narcan (Naloxone), a nasal spray that can block the effects of an opioid overdose. This online training will include information about what an opioid overdose looks like, and how to use the antidote to reverse an opioid overdose. VIEW PRESENTATION

Quit Smoking Online Course

December 9th, 2022|Categories: Drug Abuse Prevention, Tobacco Cessation|

Do you want to quit smoking? Let us help you! We are offering a 9 session online course from the American Lung Association that will help you reach your goal. For more information on the Freedom From Smoking Program watch this short video clip. If you feel that this program is right for you, and you live in the Arlington, Darrington or North Snohomish County. Please contact us. We want to help you be successful in your decision to quit!

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