Dane County Overdose Prevention Leaders Look Toward Drug Checking as Potential New Strategy

Dane County overdose prevention leaders look toward drug checking as potential new strategy

MADISON, Wis. -- Fentanyl strips and Narcan vending machines have served as leading efforts in overdose prevention in Dane County, but some advocates and local leaders are looking to bring a more comprehensive prevention strategy to the community.

Turning Point Leicestershire's initiative shortlisted for national award - Drink and Drugs News

Turning Point Leicestershire’s Substance Use service have been shortlisted for a national award, after introducing a lifesaving initiative that allows for front-line police officers in Leicestershire to carry and administer naloxone, an antidote that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. The city council’s public health team worked in partnership with the police and local drug and alcohol treatment service Turning Point to develop the init…