What Harm Reduction Really Looks LikeThe surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.
Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection roomThe Glasgow drug consumption room has faced multiple overdose incidents since opening, highlighting the dangers of substance use.
District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reductionHarm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC NewsThe Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.
Opinion | Why Miami's Approach to Addiction Is WorkingHarm reduction programs like the IDEA Exchange in Florida have shown success in reducing overdose rates and can bridge ideological divides.
Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.
What Harm Reduction Really Looks LikeThe surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.
Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection roomThe Glasgow drug consumption room has faced multiple overdose incidents since opening, highlighting the dangers of substance use.
District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reductionHarm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC NewsThe Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.
Opinion | Why Miami's Approach to Addiction Is WorkingHarm reduction programs like the IDEA Exchange in Florida have shown success in reducing overdose rates and can bridge ideological divides.
Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!A vaccine against fentanyl is under development and expected for human testing in 2025, offering hope against rising overdose deaths.
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.
8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdoseNarcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
Her son died of an overdose in his dorm room. Where was the Narcan?Monica Vera-Schubert's son Bobby struggled with addiction, shared his story as an activist, and tragically passed away from a fentanyl overdose at 29.
Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of pilot schemeUK government signals openness to overdose prevention facilities in response to rising drug-related deaths. First center opening in Glasgow amid urgent health concerns.
Toronto's health board to review report warning closure of consumption sites could be deadly | CBC NewsThe Toronto city council is urged to increase supervised consumption sites to prevent fatal overdoses due to recent legislative closures.
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!A vaccine against fentanyl is under development and expected for human testing in 2025, offering hope against rising overdose deaths.
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.
8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdoseNarcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
Her son died of an overdose in his dorm room. Where was the Narcan?Monica Vera-Schubert's son Bobby struggled with addiction, shared his story as an activist, and tragically passed away from a fentanyl overdose at 29.
Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of pilot schemeUK government signals openness to overdose prevention facilities in response to rising drug-related deaths. First center opening in Glasgow amid urgent health concerns.
Toronto's health board to review report warning closure of consumption sites could be deadly | CBC NewsThe Toronto city council is urged to increase supervised consumption sites to prevent fatal overdoses due to recent legislative closures.
Fentanyl Overdoses Are Causing a Surge in Workplace Deaths in California | KQEDFentanyl-related overdoses are rising significantly among construction workers, prompting new safety measures and support initiatives like recovery meetings and Narcan distribution.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin MonitorTravis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.
Fentanyl Overdoses Are Causing a Surge in Workplace Deaths in California | KQEDFentanyl-related overdoses are rising significantly among construction workers, prompting new safety measures and support initiatives like recovery meetings and Narcan distribution.
Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin MonitorTravis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.
MabLab's improved drug and drink testing strips could make for safer streets and venues | TechCrunchMabLab's testing strips can detect multiple harmful drug additives simultaneously, enhancing user safety significantly.
Family Health Centers receive $600k grant to expand anti-overdose education programs in Brooklyn * Brooklyn PaperThe Sunset Park Health Council received $600,000 to expand its anti-overdose education program, focusing on opioid prevention in schools.
Oakland nonprofit working with bars to provide life-saving Narcan and fentanyl test stripsThe Legionnaire Saloon in Oakland is actively combating the overdose crisis by providing naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community.
Family Health Centers receive $600k grant to expand anti-overdose education programs in Brooklyn * Brooklyn PaperThe Sunset Park Health Council received $600,000 to expand its anti-overdose education program, focusing on opioid prevention in schools.
Oakland nonprofit working with bars to provide life-saving Narcan and fentanyl test stripsThe Legionnaire Saloon in Oakland is actively combating the overdose crisis by providing naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community.
Supervised drug site closures 'will kill,' Ontario front line workers warn | CBC NewsClosing supervised consumption sites in Ontario will increase overdose deaths, according to front-line workers and advocates.
Implantable Device Can Detect and Reverse Opioid OverdoseAn innovative implantable device can autonomously detect opioid overdoses and administer naloxone, possibly preventing thousands of overdose deaths each year.
U.S. Authorities Seized Over 115 Million Illicit Pills Containing Fentanyl in 2023The number of illicit fentanyl-containing pills seized in the US increased significantly from 2017 to 2023, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced public health measures to curb overdose deaths.
Implantable Device Can Detect and Reverse Opioid OverdoseAn innovative implantable device can autonomously detect opioid overdoses and administer naloxone, possibly preventing thousands of overdose deaths each year.
U.S. Authorities Seized Over 115 Million Illicit Pills Containing Fentanyl in 2023The number of illicit fentanyl-containing pills seized in the US increased significantly from 2017 to 2023, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced public health measures to curb overdose deaths.
Travis County has seen a surge of fentanyl overdoses. A new report shows it's not slowing down. - Austin MonitorFentanyl-related overdoses are the leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County, with a significant increase in fatalities over the years.
Deadly super-strength Chinese opioid epidemic gripping Britain's streetsThe UK is facing a surge in deaths due to super-strength street drugs like nitazenes, prompting urgent government responses and highlighting challenges in detecting and addressing the crisis.