State Rep. Oliverson, along with State Rep. James Talarico, will be at the “What Should Texas Be Doing About Fentanyl?” discussion.
State Rep. Oliverson, along with State Rep. James Talarico, will be at the "What Should Texas Be Doing About Fentanyl?" discussion.
"This event is kind of about bringing some awareness to the public about the overall opioid crisis that is occurring in Texas along with some of the discussions legislators are having," said Stephen Simpson, mental health reporter for The Texas Tribune.Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $10 million multimedia campaign for outreach on the dangers of fentanyl as well as statewide distribution of Narcan.
"I know they've been talking about having Narcan at restaurants and bars and things like that, almost treating Narcan like how you would use an EpiPen or a defibrillator," said Smith. That is something that is being pursued on the local level, as well. On Thursday, Austin City Council members aredirecting the city manager to "explore having EMS or other appropriate departments, distribute opioid overdose reversal medication, such as opioid antagonists like naloxone, and related personal protective equipment and training to business owners."
The panel will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at 919 Congress Ave. on the sixth floor. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.that I have read and agree
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