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.
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!
A vaccine against fentanyl is under development and expected for human testing in 2025, offering hope against rising overdose deaths.
8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose
Narcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction
Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths
Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.
Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.
Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of pilot scheme
UK government signals openness to overdose prevention facilities in response to rising drug-related deaths. First center opening in Glasgow amid urgent health concerns.
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.
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!
A vaccine against fentanyl is under development and expected for human testing in 2025, offering hope against rising overdose deaths.
8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose
Narcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.
District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction
Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths
Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.
Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.
Government hints drug injection rooms could be considered in wake of pilot scheme
UK government signals openness to overdose prevention facilities in response to rising drug-related deaths. First center opening in Glasgow amid urgent health concerns.
Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC News
The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.
Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.
Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC News
The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.
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.
U.S. Authorities Seized Over 115 Million Illicit Pills Containing Fentanyl in 2023
The 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 Overdose
An 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 2023
The 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 Monitor
Fentanyl-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 streets
The 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.