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Structured training and practical field tools for harm reduction — from certification courses to pocket references, crisis hotlines, and legal guides. Built for the people doing the work.

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Module 06 / Naloxone
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Naloxone Administration
Step-by-step intranasal and intramuscular delivery procedures.
Recognizing overdose indicatorsDone
How naloxone displaces opioidsDone
Intranasal spray techniqueCurrent
IM injection — dosage & intervalsNext
Training
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Reference
Hotlines & Crisis Numbers
Overdose & Drug Crisis
Never Use Alone
1-800-484-3731
Stay on the line while using — operator calls 911 if unresponsive
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Mental Health & Suicide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Field Tools
Overdose Prevention
Naloxone
Drug Checking
Trauma-Informed Care
Stigma Reduction
Safer Use
Legal & Ethical
Reentry Support
Crisis Response
Field Tools
Overdose Prevention
Naloxone
Drug Checking
Trauma-Informed Care
Stigma Reduction
Safer Use
Legal & Ethical
Reentry Support
Crisis Response
Field Tools
What it is

Training and tools in one place

Built for outreach teams, clinic staff, shelter workers, and the people training them.

01

13-module training program

Covers the full scope of harm reduction practice — overdose prevention, naloxone, drug checking, trauma-informed care, safer use, legal context, and more. Self-paced, 2–5 hours per module.

02

Verifiable certificates

Pass each module assessment and earn a certificate with a unique verification URL. Share it with your employer, funder, or licensing body. Complete all 13 for the full program credential.

03

Field tools included

Searchable glossary, crisis hotlines, drug references, legal guides, conversation scripts, supply checklists, and documentation templates.

Curriculum

Thirteen modules, four phases

Sequenced from foundational principles through clinical skills, applied practice, and program implementation.

Foundations
01–05
foundations
01
PhilosophyHistoryEvidence
Foundations of Harm Reduction
Core principles, history, evidence base, and correcting misconceptions.
trauma-informed
02
PrinciplesResponsesSelf-Care
Trauma-Informed Care
SAMHSA principles, trauma responses, and integrating awareness into practice.
communication
03
StigmaLanguageMI
Stigma Reduction & Communication
Understanding stigma, person-first language, and motivational interviewing.
populations
04
YouthLGBTQ+Marginalized
Working with Diverse Populations
Adapting practice for high-risk and marginalized populations.
legal & policy
05
LawsConfidentialityAdvocacy
Legal, Ethical & Policy
Good Samaritan laws, paraphernalia, confidentiality, and advocacy.
Technical practice
06–09
overdose response
06
RecognitionNaloxoneCPR
Overdose Prevention & Response
Recognizing overdose, naloxone administration, and post-event care.
drug checking
07
FTSFTIRLimitations
Drug Checking
Fentanyl test strips, advanced technologies, and interpretation limitations.
substance risks
08
OpioidsStimulantsAdulterants
Substance-Specific Risks
Opioids, stimulants, sedatives, emerging substances, and adulterants.
safer use
09
InjectionInhalationWound Care
Safer Use Strategies
Injection safety, inhalation, wound care, and environmental strategies.
Applied & Supportive
10–11
health linkage
10
MOUDPathogensMental Health
Health Linkage & Supportive Care
MOUD literacy, withdrawal care, bloodborne pathogens, and mental health.
outreach
11
OutreachEngagementCrisis
Outreach, Engagement & Crisis Response
Finding people, building trust, and managing crisis situations.
Operational
12–13
reentry
12
ReentryContinuityOD Risk
Reentry & Transition Support
Post-release overdose risk, continuity of care, and social support.
implementation
13
ProgramsDataSelf-Care
Program Implementation & Provider Wellbeing
Building programs, resource mapping, data collection, and self-care.
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Field tools

References, checklists,
and quick-access resources

Included with every account alongside the training modules.

Glossary

Searchable definitions of clinical, legal, and field terminology — from MOUD to Good Samaritan to polysubstance.

Field Cards

Downloadable pocket references for procedures — overdose response, wound care, naloxone dosing, and more. Print or save to your phone.

Crisis Hotlines

Tappable crisis and support numbers — 988, poison control, domestic violence, human trafficking, and substance-specific lines.

Scripts

Ready-to-use conversation guides for difficult situations — disclosure, boundary-setting, motivational interviewing, and crisis de-escalation.

Drug Reference

Naloxone dosing charts, MOUD overview, withdrawal timelines, and substance interaction tables. Clinical-grade, field-accessible.

Legal Reference

Interactive state law map showing Good Samaritan protections, syringe access legality, and naloxone standing orders. Plus federal legal frameworks.

Supply Checklists

Printable inventory lists for outreach bags, fixed sites, mobile units, and reentry kits. Check off items before you go out.

Documentation Templates

Printable incident reports, exposure logs, naloxone distribution forms, and participant tracking templates.

Quick access

Tappable crisis numbers,
dosing tables, and legal maps

Naloxone dosing charts, MOUD references, and withdrawal timelines. An interactive state law map covering Good Samaritan protections, syringe access, and standing orders. All accessible without completing any training.

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Reference
Hotlines & Crisis Numbers
Keep these numbers close. Having the right number at the right moment can save a life.
Overdose & Drug Crisis
Never Use Alone
1-800-484-3731
Stay on the line while using — operator calls 911 if you become unresponsive
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Substance exposure, drug interactions, unknown ingestion
Mental Health & Suicide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Call or text. Available 24/7. Multilingual
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Text-based crisis support
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Reference
Glossary
Searchable terms across harm reduction, clinical care, policy, and fieldwork.
Search terms or definitions...
Core Concepts
Harm reduction
Practical strategies aimed at reducing the negative consequences of drug use, grounded in justice and respect for the rights of people who use drugs.
Low-barrier services
Programs with minimal requirements for entry — no ID, no insurance, no sobriety requirement, no appointment needed.
Meeting people where they are
Accepting each person's current situation without judgment or preconditions.
The platform

Training and tools, one login

The training side covers 13 modules from overdose prevention through program implementation — self-paced, with verifiable certificates at every stage.

The tools side gives you a searchable glossary, crisis hotlines, drug and legal references, conversation scripts, supply checklists, and documentation templates. Everything lives in one place under one account.

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Who uses it

Built for the organizations
already doing the work

Subacademy is used by county and state health departments, community health centers, syringe service programs, homeless shelters, university health services, behavioral health agencies, reentry programs, mobile outreach teams, and tribal health authorities.

Free for individuals

Create an account and start immediately. No organizational approval needed. Every module, every tool, every certificate — free.

Free for teams

Enroll your staff through a team dashboard. Track progress, export completion reports for funders. No per-seat fees.

Built by practitioners

Content developed by harm reduction workers and public health professionals with direct field experience. Reviewed and updated regularly.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. All 13 modules, all field tools, all assessments, and all certificates are free. No trial period, no premium tier, no per-seat pricing. Create an account and start.
Subacademy certificates are verifiable credentials with unique URLs. A growing number of health departments, employers, and funders accept them as evidence of harm reduction training. Each certificate shows your name, completion date, and module — and anyone can verify it online.
Each module takes 2–5 hours. The full 13-module program is roughly 40–50 hours. There are no deadlines — work at your own pace, and your progress saves automatically. Most people take individual modules over a few weeks.
Yes. Each module is self-contained and earns its own certificate. Many organizations start with Overdose Prevention (Module 06) or Foundations (Module 01). Take them in any order.
Yes. The glossary, crisis hotlines, drug references, legal guides, scripts, checklists, and templates are all accessible from your dashboard without completing any modules. They're designed to be used during actual work.

Free training. Verifiable certificates.
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Subacademy provides educational content for informational purposes only. This training does not constitute medical advice, clinical supervision, or legal counsel. Always follow your organization's protocols and consult qualified professionals for clinical decisions. Content is reviewed regularly but may not reflect the most recent changes in your jurisdiction's laws or drug supply.