Naloxone (also known as Narcan, the commonly used drug to treat narcotic overdoses) has greater binding to opioid receptors ...

Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is an opioid-receptor blocker that can reverse opioid overdoses. This easy ...

Recent research shows that the mechanism of action of ketamine is complicated but involves the opioid receptors of the brain.

People experiencing substance use can receive peer support through Certified Peer Recovery Specialists at Howard County libraries through a partnership with the county’s Health Department.

The cornerstone of OUD treatment remains medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including methadone, buprenorphine, and ...

Policies now detail how the Clarke County Public Schools will respond if a student on campus is thought to have overdosed on opioids.

Public health data from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania indicate that opioid-related deaths are on the decline ...

The Naloxone Finder is now available on the department’s website. It provides information on where to get the medication, ...

The Harm Reduction Coalition's multi-million dollar county contract has been canceled, and the group's under investigation.

San Diego County has a cancelled a multimillion-dollar contract to distribute naloxone, a nasal spray that can reverse opioid ...

San Diego County officials have terminated a major contract to distribute naloxone – a lifesaving overdose-reversal drug.