International Overdose Awareness Day falls on August 31st, and the work that surrounds it could not be more important. Overdose prevention starts long before an emergency. It starts in education, family conversations, and the willingness to keep talking about what is happening.
Dr. Powers on What You Should Know About Overdose
Dr. Jason Powers, Chief Medical Officer at Positive Recovery, walks through overdose recognition beyond the obvious surface signs. The conversation covers what is actually happening physiologically during an overdose, busts a few common myths, and explains both the benefits and the limitations of naloxone, including the possibility of triggering acute withdrawal.
If you live with or near someone using opioids or fentanyl, naloxone in the house is not optional. It is basic.
Dr. Mark Gold on the Truth About Opioid Overdose
Dr. Mark S. Gold, often called the Godfather of addiction medicine, brings over 40 years of expertise to this episode. His work has produced patents ranging from clonidine use in opioid withdrawal through modern anti-addiction medication applications.
Overdose prevention starts with education, not only for those in recovery, but for families, friends, and entire communities.
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Key Takeaways
Three takeaways worth carrying with you:
- Recognizing the signs of overdose makes rapid emergency response possible.
- Stigma reduction through open dialogue helps people seek treatment before crisis.
- Community-wide involvement turns overdose prevention into a shared responsibility, not an individual one.
How Positive Recovery Centers Can Help
Positive Recovery operates treatment facilities across Texas in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and the Austin area. We offer medical detox, residential programs, and outpatient services for opioid use disorder. Call us at 713-904-4699.
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