Within the last decade, the word “fentanyl” has become synonymous with death. Twice as potent than heroin and morphine, and ...
But, Krafick said, one of the greatest successes in the fight against opioids has been naloxone vending machines, stand-up, ...
This machine gives our community access to life saving materials, and with that, it gives us all a second chance,” said ACASA.
Cherokee County Retired School Personnel heard from registered nurse anesthetist David Capps about the fentanyl crisis in the country during its Jan. 14 meeting. Capps shared how deaths by overdose ...
A Pennsylvania state representative announced plans to introduce a bill that would require schools to provide naloxone ...
Are dropping fentanyl-related death rates concealing other issues in the fight against this brutal form of addiction?
Event-goers can also get training on how to administer naloxone, or Narcan, which can save the lives of fentanyl users.
Thursday was the Narcan Training Program hosted by Jill Weinischke who is the Prevention Director at the Share Foundation.
Munson Healthcare, in partnership with Harm Reduction Michigan, has installed 25 NARCAN distribution boxes at facilities ...
The City of Chicago maintains warming centers on weekdays when temperatures are 32 degrees and below, and libraries and Chicago Parks District facilities are open for those who need shelter from the ...
Wyoming is the last of the 50 states not to offer immunity for drug overdose reporting. On Wednesday, the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee voted 4-1 in favor of offering people ...
Naloxone can be administered when someone is experiencing an overdose to reverse the effects and often save a life.