The opioid epidemic is impacting many individuals and families in our community. Join us for a
Spring “Let’s Talk” series designed to answer your questions about:
- Prescription Pain Medication
- Preventing Opioid Misuse and Overdose Deaths
- Treatment and Support Resources Available for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorders
- Ways to Enhance Mind & Body Wellness to Prevent Opioid Misuse
Let’s Talk about…Opioids and How to Protect Your Loved Ones
12-1pm Thursday, April 15
For caregivers and the general public
Join us for an informative presentation from a local pharmacist about opioid medications and their safe use for pain relief. Questions to ask your healthcare providers about pain management will be reviewed including options for non-opioid medicines. Check your knowledge of opioids with a fun and interactive Trivia pursuit game. Speakers: Pharmacist Dr. Natasha Seals – PharmD, LDH-OPH; Trudy Wickham, LDH-OPH; Dawn Collins, CAHS; Ricki Davis, CAHS.
Register for this FREE virtual event on this webpage or call 225-231-3750 for assistance.
A display table will be set up in the lobby of the library on 2-5pm Sunday, April 18, that will include free educational materials, referral resources, Deterra medication disposal bags, Narcan kits (opioid overdose reversal medication), and promotional items.