Listen "#109 Overdose Awareness"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, host Fergal Fox is joined by Jenny Smyth (HSE National Social Inclusion Office) and Rob (Ana Liffey Drugs Project) to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. The discussion explores overdose risks in Ireland, the vital role of naloxone, and the importance of peer-led intervention and community support. The guests share practical advice on recognising and responding to overdoses, highlight the trauma experienced by those affected, and emphasise the need for open conversations, training, and compassion to reduce stigma and save lives.
See links to the resources and supports as outlined in the podcast:
International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 Webinar: https://www.drugs.ie/features/feature/international_overdose_awareness_day_20251
Overdose Rescue Plan - "Together We Can": https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/addiction/clinical-matters/naloxone/overdose-safety-and-rescue-plan-v2.pdf
Naloxone information pages: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/addiction/clinical-matters/naloxone/ & https://www.drugs.ie/resources/naloxone/
Ana Liffey Drug Project: https://www.aldp.ie/
Naloxone Administration Training on HseLand: https://www.hseland.ie/dash/Account/PreLogin
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See links to the resources and supports as outlined in the podcast:
International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 Webinar: https://www.drugs.ie/features/feature/international_overdose_awareness_day_20251
Overdose Rescue Plan - "Together We Can": https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/addiction/clinical-matters/naloxone/overdose-safety-and-rescue-plan-v2.pdf
Naloxone information pages: https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/addiction/clinical-matters/naloxone/ & https://www.drugs.ie/resources/naloxone/
Ana Liffey Drug Project: https://www.aldp.ie/
Naloxone Administration Training on HseLand: https://www.hseland.ie/dash/Account/PreLogin
Produced by GKMedia.ie
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