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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose

Narcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Medicine

Has Fentanyl Peaked?

Overdose deaths declined in 2023 due to factors like natural course of drug epidemics and increased access to Narcan and addiction treatment.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago
Medicine

EMS: New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses around Worcester

Narcan is crucial to saving lives amidst a dangerous trend of opioid-related overdoses exacerbated by new drugs like medetomidine in Worcester.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

The Trump administration plans to cut a $56 million grant program for Narcan distribution and training, raising concerns among addiction specialists.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island stores stock Narcan behind counter after push from mom who lost son to fentanyl

Long Island businesses are placing anti-overdose medication Narcan behind counters to combat opioid overdoses.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose

Narcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Medicine

Has Fentanyl Peaked?

Overdose deaths declined in 2023 due to factors like natural course of drug epidemics and increased access to Narcan and addiction treatment.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago
Medicine

EMS: New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses around Worcester

Narcan is crucial to saving lives amidst a dangerous trend of opioid-related overdoses exacerbated by new drugs like medetomidine in Worcester.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Non-profit organizations

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

The Trump administration plans to cut a $56 million grant program for Narcan distribution and training, raising concerns among addiction specialists.
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SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

From Narcan to gun locks, new vending machines in Sonoma Co. dispense free lifesaving items

Sonoma County's new vending machines provide free emergency health supplies, including Narcan and gun locks, aiming to reduce barriers to access.
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Medicine
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Drug overdose deaths fall for 10 months straight, down 17% in NY: CDC

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have significantly dropped, indicating a potential turning point in the ongoing drug crisis.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Public health

Fatal Drug Overdoses In SF May Be Declining Because Fentanyl-User Population May Be Dwindling

San Francisco is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, attributed to public health measures and increased access to Narcan.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Drug overdose deaths fall for 10 months straight, down 17% in NY: CDC

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have significantly dropped, indicating a potential turning point in the ongoing drug crisis.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Public health

Fatal Drug Overdoses In SF May Be Declining Because Fentanyl-User Population May Be Dwindling

San Francisco is experiencing a decline in fatal overdoses, attributed to public health measures and increased access to Narcan.
more#public-health
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Health

Old newspaper dispensers deliver Narcan opioid overdose reversal drug instead of news

Framingham offers free Narcan training to enhance the accessibility of naloxone for drug overdose emergencies. The program aims to save lives by reducing stigma.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Young people are dying of opioid overdoses. Are students and campuses prepared?

Rising overdose death rates among young adults highlight the importance of overdose prevention strategies like using Narcan.
Narcan can reverse opioid overdoses if administered quickly, emphasizing the need for preparedness on college campuses.
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