The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) in
collaboration with Seminole County Government invites the public to attend the Revive Awareness Day event on Friday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at
DOH-Seminole Auditorium, 400 W. Airport Blvd., Sanford.
Learn how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose, and what resources and programs are available to support individuals with substance use disorder and a discussion on how to further combat the opioid epidemic.
Attendees will hear about local opioid mitigation efforts and have an opportunity to provide input on other needed resources in the community.
Signs of an Overdose
All Floridians need to know the signs of an overdose, which include:
• Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
• Falling asleep or losing consciousness
• Slow, weak, or not breathing
• Choking or gurgling sounds
• Cold or clammy skin
• Discolored skin, especially lips and nails
• Limp body
What to Do if You Think Someone is Overdosing
If you suspect someone has overdosed, call 911 immediately.
Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available, lay the person on their side to prevent choking, and try to keep them awake and breathing until emergency assistance arrives.
What is Naloxone?Naloxone (Narcan) is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Floridians can find naloxone for their community by calling DOH-Seminole at 407-665-3000.
The Florida Department of Health’s Helping Emergency Responders Obtain Support (HEROS) program provides naloxone to emergency response agencies throughout the state.
Any Florida agency that employs licensed emergency responders may apply to the HEROS program at https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/ems-system/heros.html
If You or a Loved One Need Help
The Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network is the first of its kind in the U.S. and aims to eliminate the stigma of addiction and treat substance use disorder as a disease, with the same level of continuous care. Floridians battling with addiction can utilize CORE Network at https://www.flcorenetwork.com/ for stabilization and to receive medication assisted treatment from a network of specialized medical experts that will help guide them on a sustained pathway to healthy success.
Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, “The Facts. Your Future.” campaign focuses on supporting students statewide to ensure they receive prevention instruction and encouragement to protect and maintain their health, avoid substance misuse, and discourage risky behaviors so they can thrive and flourish for life. This campaign (https://thefactsyourfuture.org/) is an interactive approach to ensure students are informed and can make safe decisions as they grow.
