#overdose-prevention

[ follow ]
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area parents tackle fentanyl crisis, provide potentially life-saving drug: Here's how

"Unfortunately, we get to know a lot of parents who have lost," said Michelle. The couple lost their son Micah Jr. to a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
Public health
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SF says no more distribution of 'harm reduction kits' without option for treatment

San Francisco requires nonprofits distributing drug paraphernalia to also provide counseling and treatment options to receive funding.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: To honor mothers, do more to stem overdose deaths

The societal approach to substance use needs to shift from punishment to compassion to effectively reduce overdose deaths.
There is a pressing need for regulation of harmful chemicals in food packaging to protect public health.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

COVID-19 tests, other health supplies provided free at 51 kiosks across L.A. County. What you need to know

"Having free public health supplies available to residents seven days a week through the self-service Community Health Stations makes it easier to access important products that support health and save lives," said Barbara Ferrer, director of the county public health department.
Public health
fromKqed
3 months ago

San Francisco Has A New Drug Policy Goal: Long-Term Remission | KQED

Dorsey said both recovery and harm reduction have a role to play. But in the years-long battle to reduce overdose deaths and outdoor drug use, these two camps have become political lightning rods.
NYC politics
[ Load more ]