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Some of them are training attendees at festivals on how to respond to an overdose, while others are packing naloxone kits in our office well into the evening hours. We want to shine a light on the people whose efforts make our resources free and accessible to all, so we’re excited to share our Arkansas intern of the week: Aubrey Smith!",[],"normal",{"_key":32,"_type":22,"children":33,"markDefs":38,"style":30},"b0771cb5a0e8",[34],{"_key":35,"_type":26,"marks":36,"text":37},"472d74903ee8",[],"We spoke with Aubrey about personal relationships that inspired her to intern with End Overdose, her favorite memories of her internship at festivals and in schools, and what she hopes to see for the future of overdose prevention and response in Arkansas. 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