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fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month 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.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromCbsnews
3 weeks 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
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month 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.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
US politics
fromCbsnews
3 weeks 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.
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fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks 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
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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

More than one million Australians have taken cocaine in the last year and 400,000 have consumed ecstasy. Authorities warn users about potential opioid contamination and the need for naloxone.
Medicine
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