U.S. Overdose Death Rates Rapidly Decline By Jessica Sherer ❘ September 25, 2024 Early national and state data shows a steep and surprising decline in drug overdose death rates for 2024, puzzling experts. Read More
Presidential Candidates Failed To Address Addiction Treatment During Debate By Kristen Fuller, MD ❘ July 1, 2024 Both candidates did not have an answer on how to help Americans with addiction. This is a major concern for the U.S. Read More
Honolulu Now Requires Bars To Stock Naloxone By Jessica Sherer ❘ January 10, 2024 Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk. Read More
Narcan, Opioid-Overdose Reversal Drug, Hits Shelves Today By Jessica Sherer ❘ September 5, 2023 Narcan, a nasal spray version of the life-saving Opioid overdose medication, Naloxone, is now available over-the-counter in the US. Read More
White House Announces Plan To Combat Xylazine Overdose By Jessica Sherer ❘ July 14, 2023 The White House has revealed a plan committing to a 15% reduction in Xylazine overdose over the next 2 years. Read More
Florida Legislators Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips By Zachary Pottle ❘ July 6, 2023 Florida joins more than 35 other states that have legalized Fentanyl test strips, a vital step in preventing accidental overdoses. Read More
Unintentional Fentanyl Use Rampant By Jessica Sherer ❘ June 30, 2023 Ingestion of Fentanyl-laced drugs, like Heroin and Cocaine, is at an all-time high, but intention to use remains low. Read More
Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl: The Deadly Combination Sweeping The Nation By Carmen McCrackin ❘ March 31, 2023 Authorities issue warning about the lethal mixture of Xylazine-laced Fentanyl, which has been increasingly linked to fatal overdoses. Read More
Fentanyl Overdose Kills Three New Yorkers By Hannah Zwemer ❘ October 28, 2022 Three New Yorkers die of an accidental Fentanyl-induced overdose after ordering Cocaine from a local delivery service. Read More
