Rep. Buddy Carter to host Naloxone training

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – With kids heading back to class, one U.S. Congressman says he’s pushing to get life-saving training out in the community.

First District Congressman Buddy Carter says he’s working to pass a resolution making August 21 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness day.

His motivation, he says, 200 people are dying everyday from fentanyl poisoning.

His office says that makes more than two thirds of drug overdose deaths in the country.

In addition to the resolution, his office is also coordinating a training day in Savannah this month geared at teaching people how to use the reversal drug Naloxone.

“Naloxone if used quickly enough can and if used soon enough can actually reverse the effects of Fentanyl. I carry Naloxone nasal spray in my backpack. I take it with me everywhere I go. We want to be able to teach people how to use this,” said Rep. Carter.

That training is happening August 20 at Groves High School. That’s a Tuesday at 10 a.m.

You do have to register online with Carter’s office to participate in the training.

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