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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Bay Area cops treated after suspected fentanyl exposure

Two Vacaville police officers were treated with naloxone after experiencing possible fentanyl exposure while on duty.
fromwww.thereporter.com
2 weeks ago

Bay Area cops treated after suspected fentanyl exposure

Naloxone, administered when signs of fentanyl overdose are present, reverses and stops opioids immediately, which was crucial in this incident with officers.
Public health
#opioid-crisis
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers, aiming to reduce overdose deaths and make naloxone more affordable.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online

California now sells opioid reversal drugs directly to consumers, aiming to reduce overdose deaths and make naloxone more affordable.
more#opioid-crisis
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

San Francisco is fighting opioid overdoses by giving out Narcan at drag shows - and this queen started it

Kochina Rude turned an emergency overdose situation into an educational opportunity for her community.
She effectively engages audiences on overdose prevention during her performances.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Overdoses Declined in 2024 but Progress Is at Risk

Overdose deaths decreased by 27% in 2024 due to naloxone use and treatment increases, but resource cuts threaten future progress.
#drug-overdoses
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024- the largest one-year decline ever

The U.S. experienced a historic 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, totaling 80,000 deaths, the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
US politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, the largest one-year decline ever recorded

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped by 30,000 in 2024, marking the largest decline ever recorded.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024- the largest one-year decline ever

The U.S. experienced a historic 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, totaling 80,000 deaths, the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
US politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, the largest one-year decline ever recorded

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped by 30,000 in 2024, marking the largest decline ever recorded.
more#drug-overdoses
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Public Safety Commission discusses firefighter cancer prevention, quarterly Fire Department update, and bylaws - Austin Monitor

Austin Fire Department Chief of Staff Rob Vires stated, "The city most certainly has outpaced the growth of public safety here," highlighting that population increases slowed response times.
SF politics
California
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Newsom Makes Overdose Antidote Naloxone Available for all Californians at $24

California now offers CalRx® Naloxone directly to individuals for $24, making it affordable and accessible to combat opioid overdoses.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California launches $24 naloxone accessible to state residents online

California is making naloxone for reversing overdoses accessible at a low price of $24, almost half the market value, through the new CalRX program.
California
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Reporter's Notebook: Eight theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

Drug deaths in the U.S. are declining significantly, the first major drop in 30 years, which is both hopeful and puzzling.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Should cocaine and MDMA users carry naloxone, the medicine that prevents fatal opioid overdoses?

Recreational drug users, especially cocaine and ecstasy consumers, should be informed about the dangers of opioid-laced drugs and the importance of naloxone.
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