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Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.

Experts Delighted but Puzzled as Drug Overdose Deaths Suddenly Start Dropping

US drug overdose deaths have dropped by over 12%, raising questions about causes and implications for public health.

Bay Area researchers develop powerful fentanyl blocker 'Subetadex'

A new drug, Subetadex, effectively neutralizes fentanyl and reduces recovery time, offering a promising alternative to naloxone for overdose prevention.

'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases

Street drug deaths in the U.S. are falling rapidly, with a 14.5% decrease translating to over 16,000 lives saved.

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.

Colorado's Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Lawsuits Bring in Millions

The Harm Reduction Action Center's naloxone distribution is in jeopardy due to lack of funding, threatening lives amid rising overdose deaths in Colorado.

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have seen a record decline of about 10% from April 2023 to April 2024, driven by intervention efforts.

Experts Delighted but Puzzled as Drug Overdose Deaths Suddenly Start Dropping

US drug overdose deaths have dropped by over 12%, raising questions about causes and implications for public health.

Bay Area researchers develop powerful fentanyl blocker 'Subetadex'

A new drug, Subetadex, effectively neutralizes fentanyl and reduces recovery time, offering a promising alternative to naloxone for overdose prevention.

'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases

Street drug deaths in the U.S. are falling rapidly, with a 14.5% decrease translating to over 16,000 lives saved.

US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope

The decline in drug overdose deaths in the US has given experts hope for a sustained improvement in the ongoing epidemic.

Colorado's Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Lawsuits Bring in Millions

The Harm Reduction Action Center's naloxone distribution is in jeopardy due to lack of funding, threatening lives amid rising overdose deaths in Colorado.
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Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center

The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.

Implantable device responds to opioid OD - Harvard Gazette

The iSOS device can autonomously detect and reverse opioid overdoses, providing timely naloxone delivery without need for bystander intervention.

Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor

Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

BART recognized by Biden administration for Narcan deployment, training in drug overdose reversal

Biden Administration launches initiative to increase Narcan deployment
BART Police Department recognized for saving lives using naloxone

Implant Could Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths - News Center

The Naloximeter device can autonomously reverse opioid overdoses, addressing the critical need for timely intervention without the necessity for a bystander.

Implantable device responds to opioid OD - Harvard Gazette

The iSOS device can autonomously detect and reverse opioid overdoses, providing timely naloxone delivery without need for bystander intervention.

Elias: Gov. Newsom's move on fentanyl antitode all anyone can ask of governor

Gov. Newsom's order to distribute naloxone is crucial in saving lives amidst the fentanyl crisis.

California is joining with a New Jersey company to buy a generic opioid overdose reversal drug

California is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to purchase generic Narcan at a lower cost, expanding access to naloxone for opioid overdose treatment.

BART recognized by Biden administration for Narcan deployment, training in drug overdose reversal

Biden Administration launches initiative to increase Narcan deployment
BART Police Department recognized for saving lives using naloxone
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Newsom signs bill pushing for Narcan in workplace first aid kits

California workplaces may soon need to stock naloxone in first aid kits to combat opioid overdoses.

Implantable Device Can Detect and Reverse Opioid Overdose

An innovative implantable device can autonomously detect opioid overdoses and administer naloxone, possibly preventing thousands of overdose deaths each year.

Tyler Skaggs' death revisited as MLB partners with White House to reduce opioid overdoses

MLB now requires naloxone in all clubhouses and aims to raise awareness on opioid dangers, inspired by Tyler Skaggs' overdose tragedy.

Newsom signs bill pushing for Narcan in workplace first aid kits

California workplaces may soon need to stock naloxone in first aid kits to combat opioid overdoses.

Implantable Device Can Detect and Reverse Opioid Overdose

An innovative implantable device can autonomously detect opioid overdoses and administer naloxone, possibly preventing thousands of overdose deaths each year.

Tyler Skaggs' death revisited as MLB partners with White House to reduce opioid overdoses

MLB now requires naloxone in all clubhouses and aims to raise awareness on opioid dangers, inspired by Tyler Skaggs' overdose tragedy.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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Oakland nonprofit working with bars to provide life-saving Narcan and fentanyl test strips

The Legionnaire Saloon in Oakland is actively combating the overdose crisis by providing naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community.

Lawmaker wants California workplaces to put naloxone in first-aid kits

A new bill in California would require workplaces to stock naloxone nasal spray in their first-aid kits to prevent opioid overdoses.
The bill aims to expand access to naloxone in various work sites, giving bystanders more places to turn for the life-saving medication when they witness an overdose.

California police officer loses consciousness taking suspect to jail. Both end up in hospital

A Fresno police officer lost consciousness and was hospitalized after possibly being exposed to an unknown substance while transporting a suspect to jail.
The officer regained consciousness after receiving Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, from their partner at the scene.
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