Opioid Prevention Education Project (OPEP)
Opioid Prevention Education Project (OPEP) is a partnership with the New York State AHEC System and the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) where we coordinate and collaborate with local community-based partners, high schools and colleges to host community events designed to increase community knowledge and awareness of opioid abuse prevention, available treatments, and share resources related to available community services.
Check out our Events/Training tab for more information on trainings related to prevention and education on substance use disorders and opioid use disorders.
If you are interested in scheduling a Narcan Training for your organization, please reach out to Brenda Hansson at bhansson@hmahec.org
ALERT! Xylazine an Emerging Threat in the US
Recently the White House designated Fentanyl combined with Xylazine and as an emerging threat in the US.
What is xylazine?
Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use and has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths as well as many other side effects that warrant medical care. It is NOT an opioid - it does note respond to Narcan. It is often added to other opioids, including Fentanyl, to lengthen the euphoric effects.
Read more from the National Institute on Drug Abuse Xylazine
Our partners at Saratoga County Public Health have shared this flyer:
