'Rally for Recovery' in Birmingham aims to reduce overdoses and support community members

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Saturday's "Rally for Recovery" event in Birmingham provided resources to people who are recovering from drug use.Community members were able to connect with churches, recovery centers and the Jefferson County Health Department, which gave out free Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips.Candace Rachel, the Rapid Response Coordinator for Substance Use at the JCHD said they hand out these resources so people can survive an overdose and receive help."Substance use disorder does not define who you are," Rachel said. "It's part of who you are, but you are more than that."If you're interested in receiving Naloxone training, or getting a free Fentanyl test strip, click here for more information.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

Saturday's "Rally for Recovery" event in Birmingham provided resources to people who are recovering from drug use.

Community members were able to connect with churches, recovery centers and the Jefferson County Health Department, which gave out free Naloxone and Fentanyl test strips.

Candace Rachel, the Rapid Response Coordinator for Substance Use at the JCHD said they hand out these resources so people can survive an overdose and receive help.

"Substance use disorder does not define who you are," Rachel said. "It's part of who you are, but you are more than that."

If you're interested in receiving Naloxone training, or getting a free Fentanyl test strip, click here for more information.

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