Drug addiction is a public health crisis in the United States. Total overdose deaths have increased in the United States over the last two decades across all demographic groups, with about 17 percent ...

In response to other questions, Makary mentioned making naloxone (sold as Narcan), an emergency drug for rapidly reversing opioid overdoses, and Epipen (epinephrine autoinjections), an emergency ...

Opioid overdose deaths dropped 9.7%, compared to 3% nationally. Officials said they think increased naloxone distribution throughout the state, community outreach through harm reduction ...

NIKKI BAKER: South Florida native is the 19th Southeast District governor of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC), whose respected ...

Previously, the state has allocated $8 million to the agency to distribute the overdose-reversal medication naloxone, but it recently rejected additional spending to the agency – a move that Rob ...

“It is primarily used in veterinary medicine for large animals and is not intended for human use.” According to Fraser Health, naloxone can reverse its effects, but multiple doses may be necessary.

JB Pritzker’s administration is in part crediting the availability of naloxone and a substance abuse disorder hotline. Illinois recorded an 8.3% decrease in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023 ...

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Ellensburg Police Department (EPD) is working with the Department of Health to address the opioid epidemic through the Naloxone Leave-Behind Program, and getting results ...

Reports state EMTs administered naloxone, an opioid-reversal drug, but that it didn’t appear to have worked. She was then transported to Mercy Health for further treatment. Shaffer later ...

There were five overdoses at the site Friday, according to its executive director, and mentioned one was resistant to naloxone. (Radio-Canada) The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to nearly 50 ...

The clash between SW Bregenz and Liefering came to an inglorious end. Or rather, it didn't end at all, as the match was interrupted by referee Julian Schnur in the 90th minute after the young ...

SIRT said the man needed medical assistance and police administered first aid and gave him naloxone — a medication used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses — as part of their efforts.