Four hundred and sixty-six lives were lost to overdose in Hays County in 2023, according to the Center for Disease Control. That’s 466 local families that lost a loved one to addiction last year. Cenikor Foundation recently hosted an Overdose Awareness event to allow local families time to grieve and share their stories while simultaneously educating the public. The event provided free Narcan and Fentanyl test strips, and everyone in attendance was encouraged to keep Narcan on hand as you never know when you could save a life.
“This event was organized through a partnership between Cenikor and the city of San Marcos, funded by the opioid settlement fund,” said Stephanie Nasr, Cenikor Foundation prevention specialist. “As part of this initiative, Cenikor is implementing several community programs, including an affordable Medication-Assisted Treatment program, Naloxone training and distribution, fentanyl education and opioid misuse prevention.”
Nasr said it’s crucial to honor the lives lost to overdose as it recognizes the impact of drug use and the opioid crisis on individuals and families.
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