Council proclaims Substance Abuse Prevention Month as 'Frontlines' naloxone program highlights lower overdose deaths
Councilmember Alcorn led a proclamation recognizing October as Substance Abuse Prevention Month and highlighted the Frontlines program; speakers from the Houston Health Department and University of Houston cited high naloxone reversal rates for opioid overdoses and ongoing efforts to equip first responders.
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The Houston City Council on Oct. 7 recognized October as Substance Abuse Prevention Month and heard details about the city’s Frontlines program, which unites local organizations to train first responders, distribute naloxone and connect people to treatment and recovery services.
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