OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING
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
CANNABIS 101: TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES
The use and normalization of cannabis for recreation and medical purposes has increased since it was legalized in Washington State. Join the Washington Poison Center to learn about what cannabis is and how it works in the body, its legal status, different modes of use, and recent trend data. Please note that this presentation will NOT provide advice on "how to use” cannabis. VIEW PRESENTATION
SEEING THROUGH THE HAZE: VAPING TRENDS AND CONCERNS
Vaping devices can be seen everywhere and there is growing concern about their contents and addictive nature for youth and adults. Please join the Washington Poison Center as we take a deep dive into vaping. This informative presentation includes a review of common vaping devices, their contents (including nicotine and THC), health effects, current WA Poison Center trends, and health considerations. VIEW PRESENTATION
UNDERSTANDING OPIOIDS AND OPIATES: HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Every day we see news stories about the opioid epidemic, overdosing, and fears about fentanyl. As alarming as this is, it is not the first time that the United States has experienced high levels of opioid use. Join Alex Sirotzki, with the Washington Poison Center, as we explore lessons learned from this historical journey. Participants will deepen their understanding of various opiates and opioids, including fentanyl, and separate myth from fact. VIEW PRESENTATION
OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING
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
Recording expires on 03/31/26.
