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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How the Trump White House works against itself in its efforts to prevent overdoses

Contradictory overdose-prevention policies remove harm-reduction tools like fentanyl test strips and naloxone messaging, risking increased overdose deaths and strained health resources.
#opioid-crisis
Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others | CBC Sports

Davis Schneider aims to raise awareness about naloxone after losing his brother to an opioid overdose.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 year 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.
Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. Blue Jays say naloxone can save others | CBC Sports

Davis Schneider aims to raise awareness about naloxone after losing his brother to an opioid overdose.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 year 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.
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Public health
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Overdose deaths in U.S. have been dropping for over 2 years, the longest decline in decades | Fortune

Public health
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Public health

Overdose deaths in U.S. have been dropping for over 2 years, the longest decline in decades | Fortune

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Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Drug-Induced Nodding-Not a Nice Nap

Recurrent opioid "nodding" reflects hypoxia that can produce anoxic brain injury and cumulative cognitive damage even when overdoses are non-fatal.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Veterans can easily buy naloxone at CVS but not at the VA. A bipartisan bill wants to change that.

A bipartisan bill would provide free, prescription-free naloxone to veterans and caregivers at VA facilities to reduce overdose deaths.
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#harm-reduction
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Public health

Fentanyl deaths are down across the Bay Area. One county's harm reduction group says it's proof their strategy is working.

fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Public health

Fentanyl deaths are down across the Bay Area. One county's harm reduction group says it's proof their strategy is working.

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Public health
fromScary Mommy
6 months ago

Experts Say Parents Should Keep This Surprising Item In Their First Aid Kits

Keep naloxone at home to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses and protect children, families, and loved ones from accidental opioid exposure.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Three more L.A. County deaths tied to synthetic kratom, health department warns

Kratom compound 7-OH has been linked to multiple fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County; avoid concentrated 7-OH products and use naloxone for opioid overdoses.
Public health
fromNature
7 months ago

Dangerous 'nitazene' opioids are on the rise: researchers are worried

Nitazenes, extremely potent synthetic opioids, are increasing worldwide and are causing numerous unintentional overdoses and deaths due to their high potency and unpredictable presence.
Public health
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Mass. Senate considers bill to place Narcan at all MBTA stations

S.2398 would place naloxone at every MBTA Blue, Green, Orange, and Red subway station with monitored boxes and program oversight to mitigate opioid overdose deaths.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

What Needs to Be Done to End the Opioid Epidemic?

Cutting opioid supply and demand, expanding methadone treatment, and developing opioid antagonists like naloxone curbed past epidemics but current opioid crisis persists.
fromwww.thereporter.com
9 months 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
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
10 months 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
11 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
fromCbsnews
11 months ago
US politics

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

US news
fromFast Company
11 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
11 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.
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