Burlington to cut mental health clinicians from police department
The Burlington Police Department is set to eliminate a program that placed licensed mental health clinicians within the…
OTC Pain Meds Match, or Outperform, Opioids for Pain
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications were as, or more effective, than prescription opioids at relieving dental pain after wisdom…
Ohio launches mobile opioid treatment medication units
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and numerous community partners unveiled the state’s first…
Fentanyl killed her daughter. Her young son can’t understand it.
It’s hard to explain death to a 4-year-old. Miles Lucier couldn’t wrap his head around what death meant.…
Dangerous ‘Benadryl’ challenge lands a 13-year-old girl in ER after overdose |
A 13-year-old girl in South Carolina was hospitalized after participating in the dangerous ‘Benadryl’ challenge, consuming excessive amounts…
Study reveals unequal burden of the fentanyl epidemic across the United States
A new study illuminates how some areas of the country have been hit much harder than others by…
Naloxone saves life at Denver Health exhibit about substance use
DENVER — The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities of color. A new Denver Health study shows Black,…
LPD responds to a call for possible overdose related death
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – The Laredo Police Department has confirmed that they responded to a possible overdose related…
Ex-doctor’s illegal opioid prescriptions leave lasting scars on Martinsville community
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Joel Smithers, a former doctor from Martinsville, is serving a 40-year sentence in federal…
Ex-doctor’s illegal opioid prescriptions leave lasting scars on Martinsville community
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Joel Smithers, a former doctor from Martinsville, is serving a 40-year sentence in federal…
MSP to distribute Naloxone to combat opioid crisis ahead of National Recovery Month
PAW PAW, Mich. — Troopers with the Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post will be distributing Naloxone…
Pittsburgh doctors and first responders warn of Narcan-resistant drug
Doctors and first responders said more people are being rushed to hospitals because of a new drug in…