Tax could be added to Naloxone, fentanyl testing strips in West Virginia
A bill proposed in the West Virginia Legislature could add a tax to naloxone, the drug used to reverse the effects of an ...
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Yakima County sees spike in overdose incidents
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. - Multiple law enforcement agencies are reporting a significant increase in overdose incidents in Yakima ...
Who carries and uses naloxone in the US? Study addresses lack of nationwide data
The survey also showed that a person's perception of the risk of overdose, either for themselves or for someone they know, ...
Lexington saw a 32% decrease in overdose deaths last year. Mayor highlights what’s working
This is a testament to the collaborative efforts of local programs, organizations, healthcare providers, and harm reduction ...
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Vancouver Public Schools allows students and staff to carry Narcan and other overdose reversal medications
(Contributed by Clark County) Students and staff at Vancouver schools can now carry naloxone and other life-saving overdose reversal medications. On Tuesday, the Vancouver Public Schools board ...
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Who carries and uses Naloxone in the U.S.?
The survey also showed that a person’s perception of the risk of overdose, either for themselves or for someone they know, correlated with the choice to carry naloxone. Of the survey respondents ...
High school senior helps draft bill requiring Narcan in Illinois public libraries
Illinois Math and Science Academy senior Jordan Henry and Illinois State Rep. Anna Moeller worked together to draft the legislation. Both joined WGN’s Evening News at 6 p.m. Wednesday to further ...
Wake Up Nevada invites community to Narcan Box dedication to increase awareness of overdosing solutions
Kathie Carstairs, vice president of Wake Up Nevada, stopped by Morning Break to talk about the rising need for Narcan and ...