Naloxone Training 25/11/2023

One thing we have become increasingly aware of, is the importance of having as many of our volunteers as possible trained in administering naloxone - especially at our city centre meals. A number of us have been trained already but I am delighted to announce that Streetwork (Simon Community) have offered to give us regular naloxone training so that lots of Soul Food volunteers know how to potentially save the life of someone who is overdosing.

Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effects of opiods, such as, heroin, methadone, opium, codeine, morphine, and buprenorphine. A naloxone dose can save someone's life if its used quickly after they have overdosed on opioids and before emergency help arrives.

Cal Gilchrist of the Simon Community will share with us the current drugs situation in Edinburgh and he will then train us on the importance of carrying naloxone as well as showing us how to administer it. This is really important training and it would be great if regular Soul Food volunteers could take part.