New campaign helps to reverse overdose deaths in black communities

Campaign aims to make Naloxone more accessible to Black communities

Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky have been on the decline. However, there has been a rise in Black communities.

New campaign helps to reverse overdose deaths in black communities

A new campaign will promote overdose-reversing Naloxone in seven U.S cities

Secret Shoppers Struggle to Buy Naloxone, Syringes at Texas Pharmacies

Since the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone in 2023, pharmacies nationwide have stocked their shelves with the opioid overdose antidote. But despite this policy shift, many pharmacists remain hesitant to sell essential harm reduction supplies. Researchers recently put this to the test. They sent secret shoppers to all 125 community pharmacies in Austin, Texas, to buy OTC naloxone and non-prescription syringes.…

Baltimore quietly makes progress to address opioid crisis despite pending lawsuit

The Baltimore City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee approved more than $14 million to community organizations and city agencies to help tackle Baltimore’s overdose crisis, which in recent years had become the worst ever in a major American city.

Leaders pushing for more access to naloxone to combat opioid epidemic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee has started to see a shift with respect to the opioid epidemic. While the number of overdoses happening within the state remains high, according to the Tennessee Department of Health's overdose dashboard, there has been some relief with respect to total drug overdoses over time. Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies hope one tool can keep the momentum going. 📧 Have breaking news come to you: Subscribe to Ne…

Advocates call for understanding, awareness as overdoses continue to rise

A storage room at the Mokami Status of Women Council is filled with shampoo, deodorants, pads, and at the back a small section of snorting kits, clean injection supplies and naloxone kits.