Boston.com2 weeks agoMedicineFatal overdoses in Massachusetts drop by over 10%, new CDC data showsState's harm reduction programs, like naloxone distribution, contributed to Massachusetts' 10% decrease in fatal opioid overdoses in 2023. [ more ]
Austin Monitor3 months agoAustinPartners unite in fight against opioid epidemic - Austin MonitorAustin, TX is addressing the ongoing opioid crisis through various interventions including naloxone distribution and harm reduction services. Travis County has been awarded over $1.4 million from the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund for opioid abatement programs. [ more ]
Kqed1 month agoCaliforniaCalifornia Partners with New Jersey Firm to Buy Generic Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug | KQEDCalifornia shifts naloxone from Amneal to CalRx label after FDA approval, aiming to tackle rising opioid overdose deaths. California utilizes taxpayer funds and opioid settlement money to distribute naloxone kits, reversing over 260,000 opioid overdoses. [ more ]