Jackie Siegel Advocates for Naloxone Awareness on Capitol Hill
'Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel to mark annual Naloxone Awareness Day in DC

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Jackie Siegel, known from the documentary 'The Queen of Versailles,' is heading to Washington, D.C. to promote National Naloxone Awareness Day, aimed at educating the public about naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. The event will feature key lawmakers and advocates in the fight against opioid addiction.
- 01Jackie Siegel is advocating for naloxone awareness following the overdose death of her daughter, Victoria, in 2015.
- 02The National Naloxone Awareness Day, co-sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, is celebrated annually on June 6.
- 03Siegel is pushing for naloxone kits to be included in emergency vehicles and school nurse offices nationwide.
- 04Her recent personal tragedies include the deaths of her husband and sister, the latter due to a fentanyl overdose.
- 05Siegel is also promoting her book 'Princess of Versailles,' aimed at educating young adults about the dangers of drugs.
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Jackie Siegel, known for the documentary 'The Queen of Versailles,' is set to attend the fourth annual National Naloxone Awareness Day in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Siegel, whose advocacy was spurred by the tragic overdose death of her daughter Victoria in 2015, has been instrumental in promoting naloxone's availability. The event, taking place at the Hart Senate Office Building, will feature Sen. Rick Scott, who co-sponsored legislation establishing this awareness day. Siegel's efforts include advocating for naloxone kits in emergency vehicles and schools across the country. Following the recent deaths of her husband and sister, the latter from a fentanyl overdose, Siegel is more determined than ever to use her platform to save lives. She emphasizes the importance of education and conversation around the opioid crisis. In conjunction with her advocacy, she will also be signing her book 'Princess of Versailles,' which aims to educate young adults about the dangers of drug use through a cautionary tale.
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The promotion of naloxone awareness and availability can potentially save lives by preventing opioid overdoses.
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