WDBJ7: New River Community College adds ONEbox opioid overdose kit to campus
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) - There is an ongoing opioid crisis affecting communities across the country. In the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Health predicts a total of 1,552 opioid-related deaths this year— down about 30% from 2021.
New River Community College is stepping up its response to overdoses by introducing a ONEbox to campus.
“You can hang it on the wall and when you open it up, it gives very direct directions on video of how to administer Naloxone, all the steps to it and what to do. Anyone can open it and get clear directions,” said New River Health District Outreach and Harm Reduction Coordinator, Chris Alderman.
