Drug Testing Access at Australian Festivals May Have Prevented Past Deaths
Why it matters: This article highlights the impact of harm reduction strategies at music festivals in preventing drug-related deaths. It ...
Tag: Overdose Prevention
NYC Overdose Prevention Center Saves Hundreds of Lives in First Year
Why it matters: The recent report from OnPoint, the operator of overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in New York City, highlights ...
Department of Defense To Track Military Overdoses, Provide NARCAN
Why it matters: The Department of Defense will begin tracking overdoses within the military and providing naloxone to service members ...
West Virginia Legislator Support Cannabis as Method To Reduce Fentanyl Overdoses
Why it matters: The legislative session in West Virginia has sparked discussions about various topics, including cannabis legalization. Senate President ...
White House Urges Public Schools to Carry NARCAN, Train To Use It
Why it matters: The White House is urging American public schools to have naloxone, also known as NARCAN, to combat ...
Scotland’s Government Calls For Drug Decriminalization
Why it matters: The Scottish government is calling for the decriminalization of personal drug possession in order to address the ...
New York Approves Bill Legalizing Overdose Prevention Center
Why it matters: The New York Senate has passed a bill authorizing the establishment of a state-sanctioned overdose prevention center, ...
FDA Approves Nasal Spray To Reverse Fentanyl Overdoses
Why it matters: The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Opvee, a nasal spray that reverses overdoses caused by ...
University Unveils Free Narcan Vending Machine
Why it matters: Santa Clara University in California has launched a free on-campus vending machine that provides canisters of a ...
Minnesota Lawmakers Push To Make Narcan Available in Schools
Why it matters: Lawmakers in Minnesota are pushing for legislation that would require every school building to keep two doses ...
