May 2, 2025

On Fentanyl Awareness Day (April 29th), Desert Hope Treatment Center raised awareness about the fentanyl epidemic and the importance of Narcan. Celebrity interventionist and AAC’s Director of Engagement and Intervention Services, Mike Diamond, spoke to KSNV Las Vegas about the use of Narcan to reverse opioid overdose and save lives. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for American adults between 18 and 45 years old. Mike discussed why we need to remove the stigma around getting and using Narcan and why we need to help those who are suffering from opioid addiction, not shame them. Narcan is an easy-to-use nasal spray version of the opioid overdose reversal medication, naloxone. Watch the video to learn more.