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The Sparta White County American Legion will host a a free training event Wednesday about the overdose crisis.
Post Commander Ron Lapierre said participants will learn how to properly use Narcan and receive a free kit.
“I’m trying to get more people to recognize the American Legion’s main goal is to help other veterans, but in the same aspect, we are trying to help other people,” Lapierre said. “This is a class that will benefit everybody. It might save somebody’s life.”
Lapierre said Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel will conduct the training. Angel will be at the American Legion Hall from noon until 5:00 p.m.
“I went to a class that she was teaching in another county and I asked how could I bring you to White County,” Lapierre said. “She said here is my card call me. This is actually the second one. We try to do one or two a year.”
Lapierre said the event will be a judge free zone with recovery support and treatment referrals available.
